README.md

Starter Code: Robust Server Structure

This project provides a robust foundation for building scalable Express.js applications. It serves as a starter codebase for Thinkful students or developers to learn and implement clean, organized server structures with a focus on scalability and ease of maintenance.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher recommended)
• npm (v6 or higher)

Installation

1. Clone the repository using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/Thinkful-Ed/starter-robust-server-structure-paste.git

2. Navigate into the project directory:

   cd starter-robust-server-structure-paste

3. Install the required dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

5. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000. You should see a "Not found: /" message, indicating the server is running.

API Documentation

This project will include various API endpoints, which you can define in the src/routes directory. For now, the server returns "Not found" for all routes. As you build the application, make sure to document each route using tools like Postman or Swagger.

Project Structure

├── src
│   ├── routes      # Define your API routes here
│   ├── middleware  # Custom middleware functions
│   ├── controllers # Business logic goes here
├── .gitignore      # Ignore unnecessary files in Git
├── package.json    # Project metadata and dependencies
├── README.md       # Project documentation