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11 Jan

How I Built My First MERN Project: Challenges, Solutions, and Lessons Learned

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As a software undergrad engineer, I keep looking out for new technologies and making projects to foster my skill. I have recently completed my very first MERN—MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js Stack Project. It has been quite an exciting journey full of challenges and learning. In this blog post, I am going to walk through my experience, the hurdles that came across my way, and the lessons learned. MERN Stack: What is it? The MERN stack is a powerful combination of technologies where one can develop a full-stack web application. This includes: MongoDB: A NoSQL database to store data. Express.js:…

05 Jul

Node js Rest API

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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…