[Backend] Implement Input Validation for Smart Contract Compilation Requests

[ayomideadeniran]

🚀 Feature Overview

Implement validation for contract compilation requests to prevent resource exhaustion and malformed inputs.

This is an essential, MVP-critical feature designed to prevent denial-of-service through compilation.

🛠️ Implementation Requirements

• Build input validation system.
• Include comprehensive unit tests with coverage >90%.
• Add thorough documentation and educational comments.
• Integrate with existing contract infrastructure.

🔧 Technical Specifications

• Built with Node.js and Express.
• Use zod for validation schemas.
• Validate compilation requests.
• Follow security best practices.

✅ Acceptance Criteria

• Validation prevents resource exhaustion.
• Malformed inputs are rejected.
• All unit tests pass with full coverage.
• Documentation is complete and educational.

🎓 Difficulty Level

Intermediate - Requires understanding of validation and Node.js development.

⏱️ Timeline

ETA: 1 day

[charliechinedu19-netizen]

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hey gm, i'd love to take on this task real quick

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[amanosiadnan-cmyk]

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