Build Your First Node.js App from Scratch | Part 2 — Signup API with MongoDB Integration

Welcome to Part 2 of our Node.js from Scratch series! 🚀 In this tutorial, we’ll build a Signup API and connect it to MongoDB using Mongoose. This is perfect for beginners who want to learn how to handle user registration and store data in a database. Github: https://github.com/ashwani8090/code-caty-backend What we’ll cover: ✅ Setting up a **POST route** for signup using **Express.js** ✅ Using **Joi** for input validation (email, password, etc.) ✅ Connecting **MongoDB** with **Mongoose** ✅ Creating a **User model** and saving data to the database ✅ Handling errors and sending **JSON responses** ✅ Testing the API with **Postman** By the end of this video, you’ll have a working **signup endpoint** with user data stored in MongoDB — a solid foundation for adding authentication in future parts. 💡 **Don’t forget to:** 👍 **Like** this video if you found it helpful 📢 **Comment** your questions or ideas for future videos ✅ **Subscribe** to stay updated with the next parts of this series! Let’s build your Node.js backend step by step! 💻