CRUD App with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB

This repository contains a simple CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) application built using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. This application allows you to perform basic CRUD operations on a collection of data.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to get the project up and running on your local machine.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

Node.js installed on your machine.
MongoDB installed and running locally or have a MongoDB connection string ready.

Installation

Clone this repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/christine-lehmann/CRUD-app.git

Navigate to the project directory:
```
cd your-repo
```
Install the project dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Create a .env file in the root directory and set your MongoDB connection string:
```
MONGODB_URI=your-mongodb-connection-string
```

Usage

Start the Node.js server:
```
npm start
```
Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to access the CRUD application.

Features

Create: Add new data entries.
Read: Retrieve and view existing data entries.
Update: Modify existing data entries.
Delete: Remove data entries.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to improve this project or add new features, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

Acknowledgments

This project was inspired by Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB.
Special thanks to the open-source community for their valuable contributions.

Happy coding!


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