Core Implementation

The system is orchestrated using Docker and Docker Compose to ensure a consistent, reproducible environment for both the application and its database.

Backend Stack: Built using Node.js and Express.js.

Infrastructure: Features a fully containerized setup where the API and MongoDB instances are managed as isolated services.

Architecture: Follows a strict separation of concerns with a directory structure organized into controllers, middleware, models, and routes.

Functional Goals

The environment is configured for active development, utilizing Nodemon for real-time updates and Postman for API testing. This setup reflects a commitment to building scalable, "ledger-accurate" backends that can be easily transitioned from local development to self-hosted Linux VPS environments.