Are you looking to build a multi-page web application to manage notes using modern JavaScript technologies? Look no further! This guide will walk you through the installation, setup, and operation of a basic Notes App using Node.js, MongoDB, and Handlebars as the template engine.

What Can This App Do?

• Perform CRUD Operations: Create, Read, Update, Delete Notes
• User authentication to allow personal note management

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to get your Notes App up and running:

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/FaztTechnodejs-notes-app

Install Dependencies

cd nodejs-notes-app
npm install

Run the Application

To run in development mode, use:

npm run dev

For production mode, use:

npm start

Setup MongoDB

You need to have MongoDB installed locally or set up a MONGODB_URI environment variable to connect to a MongoDB instance (like MongoDB Atlas).

Environment Variables

This app requires the following environment variables:

• MONGODB_URI: Your MongoDB connection string
• PORT: The HTTP port for the application
• NODE_ENV: The Node environment (development or production)

Using Docker Compose

The easiest way to set up the entire project is by using Docker Compose. Run the following commands:

git clone https://github.com/FaztTechnodejs-notes-app
cd nodejs-notes-app
docker-compose up

Default User Credentials

When the app is launched, an Admin user will be created with the following credentials:

• Email: admin@localhost
• Password: adminpassword

Tutorials for Further Learning

This app was created for educational purposes, and you can find some tutorials about this project:

• Version 2 Tutorial – a new tutorial released in 2020
• Version 1.0.0 Tutorial – older tutorial on the same app

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while running your app, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure that your MongoDB service is running locally or that your MONGODB_URI is correctly set if using an external instance.
• Check that all necessary environment variables are configured properly.
• If using Docker, ensure that Docker is installed and running before executing the Docker commands.
• Review the console for any errors and check the logs for more detailed information.

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Code Analogy

Think of your Notes App as a library. Each note represents a book in that library, and you can perform the following operations:

• Create: Adding a new book to the library!
• Read: Checking out a book to read it!
• Update: Editing or adding new chapters to an existing book.
• Delete: Removing a book from the library forever!

Just like in a library, you need an efficient system to manage all the books (notes), and this application allows you to do just that while ensuring your personal space with user authentication.