Backend REST API (Node.js & Express)

This project is a backend REST API built as part of coursework to practice Node.js, Express, and basic backend architecture concepts. It demonstrates structured routing, modular code organization, and handling HTTP requests and responses.

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Features

• RESTful API endpoints
• Modular folder structure (routes, controllers/services)
• Basic authentication logic
• Data handling with JavaScript
• Express middleware usage

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Technologies Used

• Node.js
• Express.js
• JavaScript (ES6+)

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Project Structure & How to Run

midterm/ │── routes/ │── models/ │── services/ │── auth/ │── app.js / server.js │── package.json

To run the project:

git clone https://github.com/elenee/midterm.git
cd midterm
npm install
npm start

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What I Worked On

• Implemented API routes and request handling
• Organized backend logic into separate modules
• Practiced REST API structure and Express fundamentals
• Gained hands-on experience with backend development workflows

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Notes

This project was created for learning purposes and focuses on backend fundamentals rather than production-level features such as deployment or testing.