Target level: Senior

Scope: Server-side API

This document defines test assessment requirements for the backend of this project. Use it to design, implement, and evaluate automated tests and to run senior-level technical assessments.

Project setup

Prerequisites: Node.js 18+

Kickoff repository: https://github.com/chainvisita/nodejs-challenge

1. Clone the repository and open the project directory.

   git clone [<https://github.com/chainvisita/nodejs-challenge>](<https://github.com/chainvisita/nodejs-challenge>).git
   cd [nodejs-challenge](<https://github.com/chainvisita/nodejs-challenge>)
   

2. Install dependencies

   npm install
   

3. Run the server

   npm start
   

   Or with auto-reload:

   npm run dev
   

Quick check: GET <http://localhost:3099/> or GET <http://localhost:3099/health> should return OK.

Project Overview (for test setup)

Tech stack

• Runtime: Node.js 18+
• Framework: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Auth: JWT (cookie + Bearer)
• Security: Helmet, CORS, rate limiting (payment & order routes)