Zibix Technical Architecture
A modern Node.js web application showcasing advanced technologies and architectural patterns
Technology Stack
Backend Framework
- Node.js - JavaScript runtime environment
- Express.js - Fast, unopinionated web framework
- Twig - Flexible templating engine
Database & Storage
- Neo4j - Graph database for complex relationships
- neo4j-driver - Official Neo4j JavaScript driver
- Custom session storage - Neo4j-based session management
Security & Authentication
- bcrypt - Password hashing and salting
- UUID - Unique identifier generation
- Session-based auth - Secure user sessions
Key Features
User Management System
Complete user registration, login, password reset, and email verification workflow with bcrypt encryption and UUID-based tokens.
Neo4j Graph Database
Leverages the power of graph databases for storing user data and relationships, enabling complex queries and data modeling.
Custom Session Storage
Neo4j-based session management system with velocity tracking, IP monitoring, and automatic session expiration.
Email Integration
SendGrid integration for transactional emails including account verification and password reset notifications.
Modern Frontend
Clean, responsive design with CSS3 features including gradients, backdrop filters, and smooth animations.
Security Best Practices
CORS configuration, cookie security, request validation, and protection against common web vulnerabilities.
Architecture Highlights
MVC Pattern
Organized codebase following Model-View-Controller architecture with clear separation of concerns.
Module Aliases
Clean import paths using module-alias for better code organization and maintainability.
Environment Configuration
Secure environment variable management with dotenv for database connections and API keys.
Error Handling
Comprehensive error handling with custom error pages and graceful degradation.