Merge branch 'main' of https://github.com/yash-pouranik/urBackend

Author: yash-pouranik

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '....'
+3. Scroll down to '....'
+4. See error
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Screenshots**
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+
+**Desktop (please complete the following information):**
+ - OS: [e.g. iOS]
+ - Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]
+ - Version [e.g. 22]
+
+**Smartphone (please complete the following information):**
+ - Device: [e.g. iPhone6]
+ - OS: [e.g. iOS8.1]
+ - Browser [e.g. stock browser, safari]
+ - Version [e.g. 22]
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/custom.md

@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+---
+name: Custom issue template
+about: Describe this issue template's purpose here.
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.

backend/app.js

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ const mongoose = require('mongoose')
 const cors = require('cors')
 const dotenv = require('dotenv');
 const app = express();
+const GC = require('./utils/GC');
 dotenv.config();
 
 // Middleware
@@ -53,16 +54,22 @@ app.get('/', (req, res) => {
     res.status(200).json({ status: "success", message: "urBackend API is running 🚀" })
 });
 
-// 🛡️ FAULT TOLERANCE: Global Error Handler
+//  FAULT TOLERANCE: Global Error Handler
 app.use((err, req, res, next) => {
+    if (err instanceof SyntaxError && err.status === 400 && 'body' in err) {
+        return res.status(400).json({
+            error: "Invalid JSON format",
+            message: "Check your request body syntax. Stray characters outside the JSON object are not allowed."
+        });
+    }
+
     console.error("🔥 Unhandled Error:", err.stack);
     res.status(500).json({
         error: "Something went wrong!",
         message: err.message
     });
 });
-
-// 🛡️ DB CONNECTION & SERVER START 
+//  DB CONNECTION & SERVER START 
 // (Only connect if NOT in Test Mode)
 if (process.env.NODE_ENV !== 'test') {