Task Management API

This is a Task Management API built using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. It allows users to perform CRUD operations on tasks, including creating, reading, updating, and deleting tasks.

Features

• Create a new task
• Retrieve all tasks
• Retrieve a task by ID
• Update a task by ID
• Delete a task by ID

Technologies Used

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB (with Mongoose)
• dotenv for environment variable management

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 14 or higher)
• MongoDB Atlas account or local MongoDB instance
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript and RESTful API concepts

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/task-management-api.git cd task-management-api

Install dependencies:

npm install:

Create a .env file in the root directory and add your MongoDB connection URI:

MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string

Running the Application

To start the application, run the following command:

npm start

The API will be available at http://localhost:3000/api/v1/tasks.

API Endpoints

Method Endpoint Description GET /api/v1/tasks Retrieve all tasks POST /api/v1/tasks Create a new task GET /api/v1/tasks/ Retrieve a task by ID PATCH /api/v1/tasks/ Update a task by ID DELETE /api/v1/tasks/ Delete a task by ID

Error Handling

The API includes error handling for non-existent routes and database connection errors.

Instructions:

• Replace your-username with your actual GitHub username in the clone URL.
• Make sure to update any sections according to your specific project details or requirements.