This is a food delivery web application (BACKEND)

This is the backend for a Food Delivery Web Application, built with Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. It handles user authentication, order management, restaurant data, menu items, and other backend operations.

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Features

• User Authentication: Register, login, and secure routes using JWT.
• Restaurant Management: CRUD operations for restaurants.
• Menu Management: Add, update, and delete food items.
• Order Management: Place, update, and view orders.
• Database Integration: MongoDB with Mongoose for schema validation.
• Development Tools: Uses Nodemon for auto-restarting during development.

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Tech Stack

• Backend Framework: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB (NoSQL)
• ODM Library: Mongoose
• Development Tools: Nodemon

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Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed
• MongoDB installed and running locally or on the cloud

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/food-delivery-backend.git
   cd food-delivery-backend