Task Manager Node.js Application

The Task Manager Node.js Application is a simple yet powerful task management system that allows users to perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on tasks. This application is built using Node.js and is connected to a MongoDB backend for data storage.

Features

• Create: Effortlessly craft new tasks, specifying essential attributes such as title and completed check box.
• Read: Seamlessly access an organized list of all tasks, aiding in better task tracking.
• Update: Modify task details and statuses as your projects evolve.
• Delete: Easily remove tasks that are no longer relevant, maintaining a clutter-free task list.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:
   • Open your terminal.
   • Clone this repository to your local machine by executing the following command:

        git clone https://github.com/sidyr6002/Task-Manager.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:
   • In the terminal, change your current working directory to the project directory:

        cd Task-Manager

3. Install Dependencies:
   • Install the required Node.js packages by running:

        npm install

4. Setup MongoDB:

   • Ensure you have a MongoDB instance running locally or provide a remote MongoDB URL in the configuration.

5. Configuration:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory.
   • Open the .env file and provide your MongoDB details as follows:

        USER_NAME=your_mongodb_username
        PASSWORD=your_mongodb_password
        CLUSTER=your_mongodb_clustername
        DB_NAME=your_mongodb_databasename

6. Run the application:
   • Start the application by executing the following command:

        npm start

Usage

The application provides a simple API that you can interact with using tools like curl or Postman. Below are the available API endpoints:

• GET /tasks: Get a list of all tasks.
• GET /tasks/:id: Get details about a specific task by providing its ID.
• POST /tasks: Create a new task. Provide JSON data with title, description, and due date.
• PATCH /tasks/:id: Update task details. Provide JSON data with fields you want to update.
• DELETE /tasks/:id: Delete a task by providing its ID.

Make sure to replace :id with the actual ID of the task you want to interact with.