Dev Bootcamps API

 

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• Dev Bootcamps API
  • Content
  • Description
  • Project Specification
  • Installation
  • Usage
    • Development Mode
    • Production Mode
  • Version
  • License
  • How to Use the API
  • Technologies Used
  • Acknowledgments

Description

This is the backend for a bootcamp directory website that provides information about available bootcamps, their courses, publishers, and reviews.

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Project Specification

For detailed information about the project's specifications, please refer to projectSpecifications.md.

Installation

1. Rename the file config/config.env.env to config/config.env and set the appropriate values to configure the application based on your requirements.

2. Install the dependencies by running the following command:

npm install

Usage

Development Mode

To run the application in development mode, use the following command:

npm run start:dev

Production Mode

To run the application in production mode, use the following command:

npm run start:prod

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Version

Current version: v1.0.0

License

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

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How to Use the API

Please refer to the API documentation for information on how to interact with the API and the available endpoints.

Technologies Used

• API: Node.js with Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Additional Tools:
  • Mailtrap: An email testing service that allows developers to inspect and debug emails sent from their applications during development.
  • Geocoder: A Node.js library for geocoding and reverse geocoding addresses using various geocoding providers.
    • MapQuest Geocoding API: The MapQuest Geocoding API is used to convert addresses into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) and vice versa.

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Acknowledgments

This project is based on the teachings and materials from the Node.js API Masterclass With Express & MongoDB course on Udemy. Special thanks to the instructor and creators of the course for providing valuable insights into building robust APIs using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.

Course Link: Node.js API Masterclass With Express & MongoDB

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💡 Note: Please note that this project may have been customized or extended beyond the original course content to meet specific requirements or add additional features.