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+# Node.js Mini Message Board
+
+## Description
+
+This project is a simple message board web application built using Node.js and Express.js. Users can view messages and add their own.
+
+## Installation and Setup
+
+1.  **Clone the repository:**
+```
+bash
+    git clone <repository-url>
+    
+```
+2.  **Navigate to the project directory:**
+```
+bash
+    cd nodejs-mini-message-board
+    
+```
+3.  **Install dependencies:**
+```
+bash
+    npm install
+    
+```
+4.  **Initialize the database:**
+```
+bash
+    node src/db/seedDb.js
+    
+```
+## Running the Application
+
+1.  **Start the server:**
+```
+bash
+    npm start
+    
+```
+2.  **Open in browser:**
+    Open your web browser and go to `http://localhost:3000` to view the application.
+
+## Usage
+
+Once the application is running, you can:
+
+*   View existing messages on the main page.
+*   Add a new message by clicking the "New Message" button and filling out the form.
+
+## Project Structure
+
+*   `src/`: Contains the source code of the application.
+    *   `app.js`: The main application file.
+    *   `controllers/`: Contains the controller files.
+    *   `db/`: Contains files related to the database.
+    *   `public/`: Contains static files (CSS, JavaScript).
+    *   `routes/`: Contains the route files.
+    *   `views/`: Contains the view files (EJS templates).
+*   `package.json`: Contains project metadata and dependencies.