Enhance application structure: Add runtime configuration for environment variables, integrate new dependencies for Cloudinary and UI components, and refactor member management features including improved forms and member dashboard. Update styles and layout for better user experience.

server/utils/mongoose.js

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+import mongoose from 'mongoose';
+
+let isConnected = false;
+
+export const connectDB = async () => {
+  if (isConnected) {
+    return;
+  }
+
+  const MONGODB_URI = process.env.NUXT_MONGODB_URI || process.env.MONGODB_URI || 'mongodb://localhost:27017/ghostguild';
+
+  try {
+    await mongoose.connect(MONGODB_URI, {
+      serverSelectionTimeoutMS: 5000,
+    });
+    isConnected = true;
+    console.log('MongoDB connected successfully');
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('MongoDB connection error:', error);
+    throw error;
+  }
+};
+
+export default connectDB;