README for Local Library API Project Project Name: Local Library API
Description: Local Library API is a Node.js project using Express and MongoDB to create a RESTful API for managing a library system. The API provides endpoints to manage books, including operations to create new book entries, read existing ones, update them, and delete them. This project serves as an excellent backend for web or mobile applications aiming to manage a collection of books.
Installation:
Clone this repository to your local machine. Navigate to the project directory. Run npm install to install the necessary dependencies, including express, mongoose, and body-parser. Ensure MongoDB is installed and running on your machine or use a MongoDB hosting solution like MongoDB Atlas. Set up the required environment variables, including the MongoDB connection string in a .env file. Usage: Start the server with:
Copy code node index.js API Endpoints:
POST /books/: Create a new book. GET /books/: Retrieve all books. GET /books/:id: Retrieve a book by ID. PUT /books/:id: Update a book by ID. DELETE /books/:id: Delete a book by ID. Dependencies:
express: Web application framework. mongoose: MongoDB object modeling tool. body-parser: Middleware to parse HTTP request body. Contributing: Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your proposed changes.
License: This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.