BookStore - MERN Stack Backend

This repository contains the backend code for a simple bookstore application developed using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack. The backend provides CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations for managing book records.

Features

• Create: Add new books to the database with details such as title, author, and genre.
• Read: Retrieve book information including title, author, and genre from the database.
• Update: Modify existing book records, updating their details as needed.
• Delete: Remove books from the database.

Technologies Used

• MongoDB: NoSQL database for storing book records.
• Express.js: Web application framework for Node.js used for building APIs.
• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side development.
• RESTful API: Follows REST architectural style for communication.
• Mongoose: MongoDB object modeling for Node.js.
• Cors: Middleware for enabling Cross-Origin Resource Sharing.
• Body-parser: Middleware for parsing JSON data.

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/mern-stack-backend.git
   

2. Install dependencies:

   cd mern-stack-backend
   npm install
   

3. Set up the MongoDB connection:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory.

   • Add your MongoDB connection URI:

     MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_uri
     

4. Start the server:

   npm start
   

   The server will run on http://localhost:5000.

API Endpoints

• GET /books: Get a list of all books.
• GET /books/:id: Get details of a specific book.
• POST /books: Add a new book to the database.
• PUT /books/:id: Update details of a specific book.
• DELETE /books/:id: Delete a specific book from the database.

Contributing

Feel free to contribute by opening issues or creating pull requests. Your feedback and contributions are welcome!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.