Full Stack Development with MERN
Project Documentation format
1. Introduction
Project Title: [Your Project Title]
Team Members: List team members and their roles.
2. Project Overview
Purpose: Briefly describe the purpose and goals of the project.
Features: Highlight key features and functionalities.
3. Architecture
Frontend: Describe the frontend architecture using React.
Backend: Outline the backend architecture using Node.js and Express.js.
Database: Detail the database schema and interactions with MongoDB.
4. Setup Instructions
Prerequisites: List software dependencies (e.g., Node.js, MongoDB).
Installation: Step-by-step guide to clone, install dependencies, and set up the
environment variables.
5. Folder Structure
Client: Describe the structure of the React frontend.
Server: Explain the organization of the Node.js backend.
6. Running the Application
Provide commands to start the frontend and backend servers locally.
o Frontend: npm start in the client directory.
o Backend: npm start in the server directory.
7. API Documentation
Document all endpoints exposed by the backend.
Include request methods, parameters, and example responses.
8. Authentication
Explain how authentication and authorization are handled in the project.
Include details about tokens, sessions, or any other methods used.
9. User Interface
Provide screenshots or GIFs showcasing different UI features.
10. Testing
Describe the testing strategy and tools used.
11. Screenshots or Demo
Provide screenshots or a link to a demo to showcase the application.
12. Known Issues
Document any known bugs or issues that users or developers should be aware of.
13. Future Enhancements
Outline potential future features or improvements that could be made to the project.
