Event Management System - CRUD Application

This project is a simple Event Management System built using Express.js, MongoDB, and EJS for dynamic views. It implements basic CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations for managing events, with a clean and functional UI.

Features:

• Create Events: Allows users to add new events to the database.
• Read Events: Displays a list of all events.
• Update Events: Enables the modification of existing event details.
• Delete Events: Provides the option to delete events.

Tech Stack:

• Frontend: EJS (Embedded JavaScript templates)
• Backend: Node.js with Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Methods: HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)

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How to Run the Project Locally

1. Clone the Repository

Clone the project to your local machine using the following command:

git clone <your-repo-link>

Replace <your-repo-link> with the actual URL of the GitHub repository.

2. Install Dependencies

Navigate into the project directory and install the required dependencies:

cd <project-directory>
npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables

The project uses dotenv for environment variable management. You'll need to create a .env file in the root directory of the project with the following content:

DB_URL=your-mongodb-connection-url

Replace your-mongodb-connection-url with your actual MongoDB connection string.

4. Start the Server

After installing the dependencies and setting up the .env file, start the server using:

npm start

The application will be running on http://localhost:8080.

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Project Structure

Here’s a brief overview of the project structure:

├── views/                  # EJS views for rendering HTML
│   ├── index.ejs           # List all events
│   ├── create.ejs          # Event creation form
│   ├── view.ejs            # View single event
├── .env                    # Environment variables (DB_URL)
├── app.js                  # Main server file
├── package.json            # Project dependencies and scripts
└── node_modules/           # Node.js dependencies

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Routes Overview:

• GET /api/v3/app: Displays a list of all events.
• GET /api/v3/app/events/new: Renders the form to create a new event.
• POST /api/v3/app/events: Handles the submission of a new event.
• GET /api/v3/app/events/:id: Displays the details of a single event.
• PUT /api/v3/app/events/:id: Updates an existing event.
• DELETE /api/v3/app/events/:id: Deletes an event.

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Commands Overview:

• Start Server:

  npm start

• Install Dependencies:

  npm install

• Run in Development Mode (with auto-reload):

  npm run dev

• Test the Application: Visit http://localhost:8080 in your web browser to interact with the app.

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Contribution

Feel free to fork the repository, clone it, and create a pull request if you have suggestions or improvements.

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Clone Repository

You can clone the project from the following link:

Event Management System Repository

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