[Backend] Implement Health Check Endpoint for Service Monitoring

[ayomideadeniran]

🚀 Feature Overview

Implement a comprehensive health check endpoint for infrastructure monitoring with database, cache, and external service checks.

This is a critical, MVP-critical feature designed to enable proactive issue detection.

🛠️ Implementation Requirements

• Build health check endpoint.
• Include comprehensive unit tests with coverage >90%.
• Add thorough documentation and educational comments.
• Integrate with existing monitoring infrastructure.

🔧 Technical Specifications

• Built with Node.js and Express.
• Check database, cache, and external services.
• Return appropriate HTTP status codes.
• Follow security best practices.

✅ Acceptance Criteria

• Health check returns correct status.
• All dependencies are checked correctly.
• All unit tests pass with full coverage.
• Documentation is complete and educational.

🎓 Difficulty Level

Beginner - Requires understanding of health checks and Node.js development.

⏱️ Timeline

ETA: 1 day

[DIFoundation]

@DIFoundation has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 5th wave.

I’d like to work on this issue. I have experience with Node.js monitoring and health check systems and can implement reliable health checks with proper testing and documentation.

ℹ️ Repo Maintainers: To accept this application, review their application or assign @DIFoundation to this issue.