Node.js + Express Starter Project

This is a simple starter project to help students learn Node.js and Express. It includes a basic Express server, example routes, and comments to explain key concepts.

Features

• Simple Express server
• Example API routes
• Clear folder structure
• Comments for learning

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed

Installation

1. Clone this repository or download the source code.
2. Open a terminal in the project directory.
3. Run:

   npm install

Running the Server

Start the server with:

npm start

The server will run on http://localhost:3000.

Project Structure

• index.js - Main entry point, sets up the Express server
• routes/ - Folder for route files
• routes/example.js - Example route file

Example API Endpoint

• GET /api/hello - Returns a welcome message

Next Steps

• Add more routes in the routes/ folder
• Explore Express middleware
• Connect to a database (optional)

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Happy coding!