odin-codespace/nodejs-mini-message-board/README.md

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.