https://github.com/antonharbers/mini-message-board

Mini Message Board - The Odin Project: https://www.theodinproject.com/lessons/nodejs-mini-message-board
https://github.com/antonharbers/mini-message-board

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Mini Message Board - The Odin Project: https://www.theodinproject.com/lessons/nodejs-mini-message-board

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/antonharbers/mini-message-board
• Owner: AntonHarbers
• Created: 2024-01-05T21:32:56.000Z (11 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-01-28T16:38:44.000Z (10 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-10-18T01:42:14.625Z (29 days ago)
• Topics: css, express, html, jade, javascript, mongodb, mongoose, node, theodinproject
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage: https://mini-message-board-express-top.fly.dev/
• Size: 26.4 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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# Mini Message Board - The Odin Project

A mini message board built using express for the odin project.

[Live Link](https://mini-message-board-express-top.fly.dev/)

## Folder Structure

```

    app.js: The main application file where Express is configured.

    routes/: Contains index.js and new.js for handling routing.

    views/: Jade templates for rendering views. Includes files like index.jade, form.jade, and layout.jade.

    public/: Static files like javascripts/messages.js and stylesheets/style.css.

    Dockerfile: Configuration for Docker deployment.

    package.json: Lists package dependencies and scripts.

```

## Running the Repository Locally

### Install Node.js: Ensure Node.js is installed on your machine.

### Clone the Repository:

```cmd

git clone https://github.com/AntonHarbers/mini-message-board.git.

```

### Install Dependencies: Run

```cmd

npm install

```

in the project directory.

### Start the Server: Execute

```cmd

npm start

```

to launch the server.

## Contribution

As this is a personal portfolio project, direct contributions are not currently accepted. However, feedback and suggestions are always welcome.

## Final Notes

Through this project, I learned about Express.js, Jade templating, and the importance of a clear folder structure in web development. These concepts are foundational in real-world web application development, and this project served as a practical application of these skills.