Add Health Check Endpoint to Backend Express Server

[Ceejaytech25]

📋 Issue #631: Add Health Check Endpoint to Backend Express Server

💡 Description & Objective

This issue tracking item focuses on addressing Add Health Check Endpoint to Backend Express Server within the backend component scope. Contributors should follow the detailed guidelines below to implement, document, and test the solution correctly.

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🛠️ Step-by-Step Implementation Guide

To solve this issue, please proceed as follows:

• Implement basic routing path monitoring backend dependencies status.
• Ensure formatting rules are respected before pushing.

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🧪 Local Validation

Validate your changes locally by running:

npm run test:backend

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🤝 Contribution Guidelines

🌿 1. Branch Naming Rules

Create a new branch from main using the following exact format:

feature/issue-631-add-health-check-endpoint-to-backen

💬 2. Commit Message Standard

Use Conventional Commits format when creating commits. Your final commit (or PR squash commit) must include:

feat(backend): add health check endpoint to backend express server (closes #631)

Example: feat(backend): add health check endpoint to backend express server closes #631

🚀 3. Pull Request Details

• Ensure all tests pass locally.
• Do not commit local SQLite files or lock files.
• Submit your branch for peer review.

[bajehjude-del]

@bajehjude-del has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 6th wave.

i will love to work on this issues

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[Osifowora]

@Osifowora has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 6th wave.

Hi maintainer, Kindly assign. I can fix this issue

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[Olamidepy]

@Olamidepy has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 6th wave.

Hi Maintainer,

I would love to be assigned to this issue.

I’m a Full-Stack Developer and I also actively explore blockchain development and smart contracts, which has strengthened my problem-solving skills and attention to code quality.

After reviewing the issue, I believe I can contribute effectively and deliver a well-tested solution within the expected standards of the project.

ETA: 6 hours

Thank you for your consideration.

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Congratulations, @Olamidepy! 🎉 Your application was accepted by the repo's maintainers, and the issue is due on June 30, 2026.

🧑‍💻 @Olamidepy: Please resolve the issue such that the repo's maintainers have enough time to review your contribution before the due date. You'll earn Points for completing the issue on-time, which will make you eligible for a share of the Stellar Wave Program's reward pool.

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