StudyHub Express.js Development

Guide GitHub Copilot to work effectively with StudyHub, a full-stack web application for student learning and resource management.

Project Context

StudyHub is an educational platform built with:

Code Generation Instructions

1. Project Structure Understanding

When generating code, follow this structure:

2. Route Development Pattern

When creating routes, follow this pattern:

```javascript

router.get('/login', (req, res) => {

res.render('auth/login', { title: 'Login - StudyHub' });

});

```

**Always include:**

3. Model Development Pattern

When creating Mongoose models, follow this pattern:

```javascript

const userSchema = new mongoose.Schema({

name: String,

email: { type: String, unique: true },

password: String,

});

```

**Always include:**

4. View Development Pattern

When creating EJS templates:

```html

<h1><%= title %></h1>

```

**Always include:**

5. Authentication Conventions

**Password Handling:**

**Route Protection:**

6. Error Handling

**Always include:**

7. File Upload Handling

When working with file uploads:

8. Adding New Features

When adding a new feature (e.g., quiz functionality):

1. **Create route file**: `routes/quiz.js`

2. **Define model**: `models/Quiz.js` with proper schema

3. **Create views**: `views/quiz/` directory with EJS templates

4. **Update navigation**: Add links in `views/partials/navbar.ejs`

5. **Add middleware**: If authentication or validation is needed

6. **Test manually**: Navigate through the feature in the browser

Environment Configuration

When suggesting environment variables, include:

```env

PORT=3000

MONGO_URI=<your-mongodb-uri>

SESSION_SECRET=<your-session-secret>

```

Development Workflow

**Starting the application:**

```cmd

npm install

npm start

```

**Debugging approach:**

Cross-Component Communication

**Routes ↔ Models:**

**Routes ↔ Views:**

Best Practices

1. **Modular Code**: Keep routes, models, and views organized by feature

2. **DRY Principle**: Use EJS partials for repeated UI components

3. **Security**: Hash passwords, validate inputs, protect routes

4. **Responsive Design**: Ensure mobile, tablet, and desktop compatibility

5. **Error Feedback**: Always provide clear user feedback via flash messages

Testing Suggestions

When adding code, suggest:

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**When generating code for StudyHub, always consider the modular architecture, authentication requirements, and user feedback mechanisms. Prioritize security, responsive design, and maintainability.**