Simple Notes App

This is a simple notes app built using Node.js, Express, and the fs module. The app allows users to create and view notes stored as text files in the local filesystem.

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Features

• Create Notes: Add new notes with a title and content.
• List Notes: View all saved notes on the homepage.
• File Storage: Notes are stored as .txt files in the files directory.
• Validation: Ensures note titles are sanitized to avoid invalid file names.

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Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd <project-directory>

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Run the app:

   node app.js

4. Open your browser and go to:

   http://localhost:5000
   

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Directory Structure

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├── app.js             # Main server file
├── files/             # Directory where notes are stored
├── public/            # Static files (CSS, JS, etc.)
├── views/             # EJS templates
└── package.json       # Project metadata and dependencies

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How It Works

1. Homepage:
   • Displays a list of all notes in the files/ directory.
2. Create Notes:
   • Users can add a note with a title and content.
   • The title is sanitized to remove invalid characters before saving.

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Requirements

• Node.js v16 or later
• npm