Simple CRUD operations using MEAN minus Angular.

This project creates a RESTful API using Mongodb, Node.js/Express, and MongoJS.

Makes GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests to API

Express - Web server framework that works on top of Node.js. It is designed for building web applications and APIs.

Body-Parser - Extracts information from field requests

MongoJS - Node.js module that interacts with MongoDB

(Optional) Nodemon - a utility that will monitor for any changes in your source and automatically restart your server. To install nodemon, in your terminal run: $ npm install -g nodemon

• MongoDB
• Node.js
• Postman - Application that creates and sends HTTP requests

1. Clone repository.

    $ git clone https://github.com/egarcia410/MEAN-Item-Catalog.git
   

2. Moved into project folder.

    $ cd MEAN-Item-Catalog
   

3. Open mongo shell.

    $ mongo
   

4. In mongo shell, add the products from the products.txt file.

5. Exit mongo shell, CTRL-C.

6. Start application.

    $ node app
   

   Note: nodemon app if using nodemon.

7. Use Postman to test the different routes(GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).

   REQUEST	URL	RESPONSE
   GET	http://localhost:3000/	'Hello World!'
   GET	http://localhost:3000/products/	Retreives all products
   GET	http://localhost:3000/products/:id	Retreives one product
   POST	http://localhost:3000/products/	Creates a product
   PUT	http://localhost:3000/products/:id	Updates a product
   DELETE	http://localhost:3000/products/:id	Removes a product

1. Inside your terminal, create a project folder.

    $ mkdir item-catalog
   

2. Move into the newly created folder.

    $ cd item-catalog
   

3. Install Express.

    $ npm install express
   

   Note: Once installed, a nodes_modules folder will be placed inside your project's directory

4. Create a package.json file.

    $ npm init
   

   Note: You will be prompted to fill in fields. Give the project a name and press enter for other entries.

5. Open up package.json file in text editor and add dependencies. The dependency section should look similar to below:

    "dependencies": {
    "express": "^4.14.0",
    "body-parser": "*",
    "mongojs": "*"
    }
   

6. Create an app.js file.

    $ touch app.js
   

7. Using your text editor, open up the app.js file and add this below:

    var express = require('express');
    var app = express();
   
    app.get('/', function(req, res){
        res.send('Hello World!');
    });
   
    app.listen(3000);
    console.log('Creating Magic on Port 3000');
   

8. In terminal, start application.

    $ node app
   

   Note: If installed nodemon, run $ nodemon app

9. Open up web browser, go to http://localhost:3000/