The article discusses a project where the author is building and deploying an API for password strength evaluation over 21 consecutive days, as part of a broader initiative to create 21 APIs within this timeframe. Here are the key points from the article:
Overview of the Password Strength API
- Purpose: The API evaluates the strength of passwords based on several criteria.
- Features:
- Checks if a password is compromised (based on common breached passwords).
- Evaluates the complexity and length of the password.
- Provides a score and grade to indicate how strong the password is.
Technical Details
- Runtime: Node.js with Express framework.
- Hosting: Railway (free tier).
- Marketplace: RapidAPI.
- Dependencies:
express,cors,helmet,morgan,express-rate-limit.
The API does not rely on any paid APIs or AI services, making it cost-effective to run.
Evaluation Criteria
- Compromised Passwords Check: The password is compared against a set of the most common breached passwords.
- Complexity and Length:
- Points are awarded for using uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers,
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