This Node.js project uses the Express framework and MongoDB for data management. It's configured to run with MongoDB Atlas for database services.

Before starting, make sure you have:

• Node.js installed on your computer.
• Access to a MongoDB Atlas account and cluster (or a local MongoDB installation).

To set up and run this project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository Clone the project to your local machine:

   cd into the repo
   

2. Install dependencies

    npm install
   

3. Configure Environment Variables Create a .env file in the root directory of the project. Refer to the env.example file provided as a template. Add your MongoDB connection string and any other environment-specific settings. example:

   MONGO_URI=<your-mongodb-connection-string>
   

4. Start the Development Server

    npm run dev