Building a simple login form with Node.js

A guide on building a simple login form using Node.js details the process of creating a user authentication system, with a focus on using Node.js for backend operations and MySQL for database management. The tutorial explains how to set up a Node.js environment, connect to a MySQL database, and establish a form and server to process user registrations and logins. It includes instructions for creating the necessary HTML forms using Handlebars, styling them with Bootstrap, and handling user data securely by hashing passwords with bcrypt.js. The guide also covers configuring routes in Express.js to process registration and login requests, ensuring that emails are unique and passwords are confirmed before data is added to the database. The tutorial emphasizes hands-on learning by encouraging readers to experiment with the code available on GitHub and highlights the importance of monitoring application performance using tools like LogRocket.