To-Do List Backend API

This is a simple To-Do List backend application built using Node.js and Express.js. The API allows users to perform CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) on tasks.

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Features

• Add new tasks
• View all tasks
• Update existing tasks
• Delete tasks

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Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm (comes with Node.js)

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Installation & Setup

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-repo/todo-list-backend.git

2. Navigate into the project directory:

   cd todo-list-backend

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the server:

   node server.js

   The server will run on http://localhost:3500.

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API Endpoints

1️⃣ Create a Task

• Method: POST
• Endpoint: /task
• Request Body (JSON):

  {
    "title": "Buy groceries",
    "description": "Get milk, eggs, and bread"
  }

• Response:

  {
    "message": "Task created successfully",
    "task": {
      "id": "1",
      "title": "Buy groceries",
      "description": "Get milk, eggs, and bread"
    }
  }

• Description:
  • Receives task data.
  • Validates if title and description exist.
  • Stores the task in an array.
  • Returns the newly created task.

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2️⃣ Read All Tasks

• Method: GET
• Endpoint: /task
• Response:

  {
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "title": "Buy groceries",
        "description": "Get milk, eggs, and bread"
      }
    ]
  }

• Description:
  • Retrieves all tasks stored in the array.

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3️⃣ Update a Task

• Method: PUT
• Endpoint: /task/:id
• Request Body (JSON):

  {
    "title": "Updated Task",
    "description": "Updated description"
  }

• Response:

  {
    "message": "Task updated successfully",
    "task": {
      "id": "1",
      "title": "Updated Task",
      "description": "Updated description"
    }
  }

• Description:
  • Finds the task by id.
  • Updates the title and description.
  • Returns the updated task.

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4️⃣ Delete a Task

• Method: DELETE
• Endpoint: /task/:id
• Response:

  {
    "message": "Task deleted successfully"
  }

• Description:
  • Finds the task by id.
  • Deletes it from the array.
  • Returns a success message.

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Running the Server

To start the application, run:

node server.js

The server will be available at http://localhost:3500.

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Future Improvements

• Connect to a database (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Implement authentication.
• Add due dates and priority levels for tasks.

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License

This project is open-source. Feel free to modify and improve!