DRIVE - File Storage Application

💾 Project Overview

DRIVE is a full-stack file storage application built with Node.js, Express, and EJS. This project provides a secure and efficient way to store and manage files online.

✨ Features

• 📂 File upload and download functionality
• 📋 File organization and management
• 🔒 Secure file storage
• 📱 Responsive web interface
• ⚡ Fast and efficient file operations

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Template Engine: EJS
• Language: JavaScript
• Architecture: MVC Pattern

📁 Project Structure

DRIVE/
├── config/         # Configuration files
├── models/         # Database models
├── routes/         # Application routes
├── views/          # EJS templates
├── node_modules/   # Dependencies
├── app.js          # Main application file
└── package.json    # Project dependencies

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/rishabh8870/DRIVE.git

2. Install dependencies

cd DRIVE
npm install

3. Start the application

npm start

4. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000

📝 Author

Rishabh - @rishabh8870

🔗 Links

• GitHub Profile
• Repository

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📝 Recent Updates (Nov 28, 2025)

v1.1 - Enhanced Documentation

• Improved README with detailed setup instructions
• Added comprehensive feature descriptions
• Better project structure documentation
• • Updated documentation and improved code quality

Future Improvements

• Advanced file compression support
• User authentication system
• Cloud storage integration

⭐️ If you find this project useful, please consider giving it a star!

🔌 API Endpoints

File Operations

• GET /files - Retrieve all files
• POST /upload - Upload a new file
• GET /download/:id - Download a file
• DELETE /delete/:id - Delete a file
• GET /file/:id - Get file details

⚙️ Environment Configuration

Create a .env file in the root directory:

PORT=3000
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_USER=root
DB_PASSWORD=your_password
DB_NAME=drive_db
NODE_ENV=development
FILE_UPLOAD_PATH=./uploads

📚 Usage Examples

Uploading a File

const formData = new FormData();
formData.append('file', fileInput.files[0]);

fetch('/upload', {
  method: 'POST',
  body: formData
})
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log('File uploaded:', data))
.catch(err => console.error('Upload failed:', err));

Downloading a File

const fileId = '123';
window.location.href = `/download/${fileId}`;

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Here's how you can help:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Make your changes and commit (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Code Guidelines

• Use meaningful variable names
• Write comments for complex logic
• Follow MVC pattern structure
• Test your changes before submitting PR
• Update README if adding new features

📄 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Port Already in Use

If you see "Port 3000 is already in use", try:

# Find the process using port 3000
netstat -ano | findstr :3000
# Kill the process or use a different port
set PORT=3001 && npm start

MongoDB Connection Error

Ensure MongoDB is running:

# Start MongoDB service
net start MongoDB

File Upload Fails

• Check if the uploads directory exists
• Verify file size limits in configuration
• Ensure sufficient disk space

Getting Help

If you encounter any issues:

1. Check existing issues
2. Create a new issue with detailed information
3. Include error messages and system information

Last Updated

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 - Documentation improvements