Node Express API

Welcome to the Node Express API! This application serves as a starting point for building a robust RESTful API using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.

Getting Started

To get your local copy up and running, follow these simple steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/m-usmananwar/node-basics

2. Copy the environment configuration: Copy the contents of .env.example to create your own .env file

    cp .env.example .env 

3. Add the required values:: Open the .env file and fill in the necessary values for your environment configuration.

4. Install the dependencies:

    npm install

5. Start the development server:

    npm run dev

6. Access the API: Your API should now be running on http://localhost:5001. You can test the endpoints using Postman or any other API client.

If you run into any issues, just remember: I'm a newbie too! If something breaks, just do what I do — close your eyes, take a deep breath, and hope it magically fixes itself! 😂✨