Simple RESTapi with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB

Introduction:

The goal of this project is to develop a reliable and scalable REST API for an ice cream store. The API will serve as the backend system for managing various aspects of the store, including flavors, inventory, orders, and customer information. It will enable clients, such as mobile apps or web applications, to interact with the store's data and perform essential operations. Feel free to follow along, I will be updating this project via GitHub. I will link that at the end of the guide.

Technologies Used:

• Node.js
• Express
• MongoDB
• Mongoose
• GitHub (Optional but strongly recommended)

Key Features and Functionality:

1. Flavor Management
2. Inventory Management
3. Order Processing
4. User Authentication and Authorization
5. Data Validation and Error Handling
6. API Documentation

Project Plan:

1. Requirements Gathering
2. Database Design
3. API Design
4. Project Setup
5. Database Connection
6. Implement Routes and Controllers
7. Middleware and Validation
8. Testing
9. Documentation
10. Deployment and Maintenance