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Creating a REST API using Node.js in the MERN stack involves several steps, including setting up MongoDB, creating the backend with Express, and using tools like Postman to test the API. Here's a detailed guide to help you through the process: 1. Set Up Your Environment Install Node.js and npm Download and install Node.js from nodejs.org. npm is included with Node.js. Install MongoDB Download and install MongoDB from mongodb.com. 2. Create a New Project Initialize a new Node.js project: mkdir mern-rest-api cd mern-rest-api npm init -y Install dependencies: npm install express mongoose body-parser cors npm install --save-dev nodemon Install additional…