Initial Hero API Server Configuration and Startup

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Initial Hero API Server Configuration and Startup

Description

Task

Create initial server setup for hero API

Acceptance Criteria

• Server can be created and started dynamically
• Basic middleware is in place
• Health check endpoint is functional
• Error handling middleware is implemented
• Port configuration supports environment-based settings

Summary of Work

This pull request sets up the base Express server configuration for the Hero API, establishing a robust and flexible server initialization process.

Key Implementation Details

Server Configuration (src/config/server.ts)

• Created a modular server creation function createServer()
• Implemented essential middleware:
  • JSON body parsing
  • URL-encoded data parsing
  • Request logging middleware
• Added a basic health check endpoint at /health
• Implemented a global error handling middleware
• Created a startServer() function for flexible server initialization

Server Startup (src/index.ts)

• Imported server creation and startup functions
• Added dynamic port configuration from environment variables
• Implemented server startup with fallback to default port 3000

Notes

• Default port is set to 3000 if not specified in environment
• Logging captures request method, path, and timestamp
• Global error handler provides a generic error response

Next Steps

• Add more specific route handlers
• Implement more detailed logging
• Configure environment-specific settings

Changes Made

• Created src/config/server.ts with server creation and startup functions
• Implemented middleware in server configuration
• Added health check endpoint
• Created global error handling middleware
• Configured dynamic port selection in src/index.ts

Tests

• Verify server can start successfully
• Check health endpoint returns 200 status
• Validate middleware functionality
• Test error handling middleware
• Confirm port configuration works with environment variables

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