CodeAjay/Guestara-Backend-Assignment

Menu Management Backend

A Node.js backend for managing menu categories, subcategories, and items. Uses Express.js and MongoDB.

Installation

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone [https://github.com/your-username/menu-management-backend.git](https://github.com/CodeAjay/Guestara-Backend-Assignment.git)
   cd guestara-backend-assignment

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables: Create a .env file:

   PORT=5000
   MONGODB_URI= your mongodb details

4. Start the server:

   npm start

API Endpoints

• Categories

  • POST /categories
  • GET /categories
  • GET /categories/:id
  • PUT /categories/:id

• Subcategories

  • POST /subcategories/:categoryId
  • GET /subcategories
  • PUT /subcategories/:id

• Items

  • POST /items
  • GET /items
  • GET /items/search?name=Espresso
  • PUT /items/:id

Documentation

• Loom Video: [Loom Video Link](https://www.loom.com/share/87ca0bac8fe74e39ba2350bd965959b4?sid=f39ccca8-b9d8-489c-87a2-09ddfb1d2a53)

Short Answers

• Database: MongoDB for flexibility and scalability.
• Learnings: API structuring, Mongoose relationships.
• Challenges: Designing scalable schemas.
• Improvements: Add authentication.

License

MIT License.

This version is straightforward and covers all the essential details without any unnecessary information.