Mongoose Models

MongoNext uses Mongoose to define and interact with MongoDB collections. Each model represents a key entity in your application, such as users, products, blog posts, and categories.

Main Models

1. User

Represents registered users, including authentication details and roles.

const UserSchema = new mongoose.Schema({
  name: String,
  email: { type: String, unique: true },
  password: String, // Hashed
  role: { type: String, enum: ['user', 'admin'], default: 'user' },
  createdAt: { type: Date, default: Date.now },
});

2. Product

Represents products in the catalog, with support for images, categories, and pricing.

const ProductSchema = new mongoose.Schema({
  name: String,
  description: String,
  price: Number,
  image: String,
  category: { type: mongoose.Schema.Types.ObjectId, ref: 'Category' },
  createdAt: { type: Date, default: Date.now },
});

3. BlogPost

Represents blog articles, supporting markdown content and author references.

const BlogPostSchema = new mongoose.Schema({
  title: String,
  content: String, // Markdown
  author: { type: mongoose.Schema.Types.ObjectId, ref: 'User' },
  tags: [String],
  createdAt: { type: Date, default: Date.now },
});

4. Category

Represents product or blog categories for filtering and organization.

const CategorySchema = new mongoose.Schema({
  name: String,
  description: String,
});

Extending Models

• Add new fields or relationships by editing the schema in src/app/models/.
• Use Mongoose middleware for validation, hooks, or custom logic.
• Reference other models using ref for population (e.g., product categories, blog authors).

Best Practices

• Always hash passwords before saving user documents.
• Use Mongoose validation for required fields and data types.
• Keep models organized in the models/ directory for maintainability.

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