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**README.md**

## ALX Backend Storage

### Purpose

ALX Backend Storage is a Node.js application that provides a RESTful API for storing and retrieving data. It is designed to be used as a backend for web applications and mobile apps.

### Features

* Supports CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on data entities
* Uses MongoDB as the underlying database
* Provides a secure and authenticated API
* Includes a user authentication and authorization system
* Uses the Express framework for routing and middleware handling
* Follows best practices for coding, testing, and documentation

### Technologies Used

* Node.js
* Express
* MongoDB
* Mongoose
* JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
* bcrypt

### Getting Started

To get started with ALX Backend Storage, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:
```
git clone https://github.com/iamnotnato/alx-backend-storage
```
2. Install the dependencies:
```
npm install
```
3. Start the server:
```
npm start
```

### Contribution Guidelines

Contributions to ALX Backend Storage are welcome! Please follow these guidelines:

* Create a pull request against the `main` branch.
* Follow the coding standards outlined in the `.eslintrc` file.
* Add unit tests for any new or modified code.
* Document your changes thoroughly.

### License

ALX Backend Storage is licensed under the MIT License.

### Contact

For any questions or support, please contact the maintainer through [GitHub](https://github.com/iamnotnato).