Guestara Menu Management Assignment

This project is a Node.js backend server for managing a menu system that includes categories, subcategories, and items. The server is built using Express.js and MongoDB.

Installation

Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/shubham71099/guestara.git
cd guestara

Install Dependencies:
```
npm install
```

Set Up Environment Variables::

MONGO_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/guestara
PORT=5000

Run the Application::
```
npm start
```

Which Database Have You Chosen and Why?

I chose MongoDB for this project due to its flexibility in handling hierarchical data structures such as categories, subcategories, and items. MongoDB's document-based approach makes it easier to model these relationships efficiently.

3 Things I Learned From This Assignment

CRUD Operations with RESTful APIs: Implementing Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations effectively using Express.js.
Middleware in Express.js: Learned how to use middleware for handling JSON data, routing, and other request processing tasks.

What Was the Most Difficult Part of the Assignment?

The most challenging part was structuring and managing the relationships between categories, subcategories, and items in MongoDB.

What Would You Have Done Differently Given More Time?

I would have implemented authentication to secure the API endpoints and implementing more comprehensive error handling.