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https://github.com/iamnotnato/alx-backend
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alx-backend
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/iamnotnato/alx-backend
- Owner: iamnotnato
- License: mit
- Created: 2023-10-21T06:23:57.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-02-18T03:08:36.000Z (11 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-02-18T04:21:40.176Z (10 months ago)
- Language: Python
- Size: 18.3 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
## ALX Backend
### About
The ALX Backend project is a platform designed to power web applications with robust and scalable backend services. It provides a comprehensive suite of features and services that streamline application development and deployment.
### Features
* **User Authentication and Authorization:** Secure authentication and authorization mechanisms for managing user access to the platform.
* **Data Management:** Advanced data management capabilities for handling large volumes of data efficiently and effectively.
* **API Gateway:** A powerful API gateway to manage API traffic, enforce security policies, and provide monitoring and analytics.
* **Caching:** Built-in caching mechanisms to optimize application performance and reduce database load.
* **Integrations:** Seamless integrations with third-party services and technologies to enhance functionality.
### Technologies
The project utilizes the following technologies:
* Node.js
* Express.js
* MongoDB
* Mongoose
* Redis
### Getting Started
**Prerequisites:**
* Node.js version 14 or higher
* MongoDB instance running on localhost port 27017
**Git Clone:**
```
git clone https://github.com/iamnotnato/alx-backend.git
```
**Installation and Setup:**
1. Install dependencies: `npm install`
2. Create a .env file and populate it with your database and other environment variables.
3. Start the server: `npm start`
**Example .env file:**
```
MONGO_URL=mongodb://localhost:27017/alx-backend
```
### Contribution Guidelines
Contributions are welcomed. Before contributing, please:
* Read the [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) file.
* Ensure your code is properly tested and documented.
* Follow the project's style guidelines.
### License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
### Contact
For any questions or support, please contact the maintainer through [GitHub](https://github.com/iamnotnato).