API Setup Guide 🛠️

Welcome to the API setup documentation! Follow these steps to configure and launch your API service:

1. Install Dependencies 📦

npm install express body-parser cors

Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed. For more details, check our Getting Started Guide.

2. Configure API Settings 📄

Edit your config.js file to set environment variables:

module.exports = {
  PORT: 3000,
  DATABASE_URI: 'mongodb://localhost:27017/api_db',
  SECRET_KEY: 'your_secure_key_here'
};

Replace placeholders with actual values. Learn about environment configuration in our Configuration Handbook.

3. Start the Service 🚀

Run the following command to start your API server:

node app.js

You should see a success message like Server is running on port 3000. For troubleshooting, visit our FAQ Page.

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4. Verify API Endpoints 🧪

Use Postman or curl to test endpoints:

curl http://localhost:3000/api/status

Expected response: {"status": "success", "message": "API is active"}

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For advanced setup options, explore our API Reference documentation.