README

Project Overview

The index.js file serves as the primary entry point for the application. It initializes an Express server and handles incoming HTTP requests. This README provides an overview of the main functionalities and structure of the code.

File Structure

• index.js: This file contains the main code for starting the application and defining routes.
• package.json: Configuration file for npm packages used in the project.
• node_modules/: Directory containing all the installed npm packages.
• README.md: Documentation file providing information about the project.

Dependencies

The project utilizes the following dependencies:

• Express: A web application framework for Node.js used for building web applications and APIs.
• body-parser: Middleware for parsing incoming request bodies in Express.

Setup and Usage

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/your/repository.git
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Start the server: node index.js
4. Access the application in a web browser at http://localhost:3000

Additional Information

• The startServer function initiates the server and listens on the specified port.
• A GET request to the root route (/) responds with a "Welcome to the application!" message.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.