This repository contains a web application built using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. The application serves as a foundational project for understanding the integration of these technologies.
- Express Framework: Utilizes Express.js to manage server-side logic and routing.
- MongoDB Integration: Implements MongoDB for data storage and retrieval.
- Handlebars Templating: Uses Handlebars as the templating engine for dynamic HTML rendering.
- MVC Architecture: Follows the Model-View-Controller design pattern for organized code structure.
public/: Contains static assets such as CSS, JavaScript, and images.src/: Includes the main application code.templates/: Houses Handlebars templates for rendering views..gitignore: Specifies files and directories to be ignored by Git.package.json: Lists project dependencies and scripts.package-lock.json: Records the exact versions of installed dependencies.
Ensure you have the following installed:
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Clone the Repository:
git clone https://github.com/klsavaj/WebApp-Nodejs-mongoDB-Express.git cd WebApp-Nodejs-mongoDB-Express -
Install Dependencies:
npm install
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Configure Environment Variables:
Create a
.envfile in the root directory and add the following:PORT=3000 MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/your-database-name
Replace
your-database-namewith the desired database name. -
Start the Application:
npm start
The application should now be running at
http://localhost:3000.
- Home Page: Access the main page at
http://localhost:3000. - Additional Routes: Explore other routes as defined in the Express application.
Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a new branch for any feature or bug fix. Submit a pull request for review.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.