REST API using Postman and Node.js

This repository contains a sample REST API built with Node.js and provides a Postman collection to interact with the API. This README file will guide you through the setup, features, and usage of the project.

Features

• Sample REST API: The project includes a basic REST API with endpoints for common CRUD operations.

• Postman Collection: A Postman collection is provided for easy testing and interaction with the API.

• Node.js Backend: The API is built using Node.js, a popular JavaScript runtime environment, and the Express.js framework for creating web applications.

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/rest-api.git

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Environment Variables:

   Create a .env file in the project root and configure any necessary environment variables, such as the API port and database connection details.

4. Start the Server:

   npm start

Usage

1. Testing with Postman:

   • Import the provided Postman collection (found in the postman directory) into your Postman application.

   • Use the collection to send requests to the API endpoints. You can test GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE operations on the sample resources.

2. API Endpoints:

   • Sample endpoints include:
     • GET /api/resource: Retrieve a list of resources.
     • GET /api/resource/:id: Retrieve a specific resource.
     • POST /api/resource: Create a new resource.
     • PUT /api/resource/:id: Update an existing resource.
     • DELETE /api/resource/:id: Delete a resource.

Customization

You can customize this project to meet your specific needs by:

• Adding more routes and endpoints.
• Implementing authentication and authorization.
• Integrating with a database (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Extending the API functionality to suit your project requirements.

Contributions

Contributions are welcome! If you want to contribute to this project, please follow the standard Git flow:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature: git checkout -b feature/your-feature.
3. Commit and push your changes: git commit -m "Add feature" && git push origin feature/your-feature.
4. Create a pull request.