This is a simple web application built using Express.js and MongoDB for creating and managing to-do lists. The application allows you to add, view, and delete tasks in different lists.
Before running this application, make sure you have the following software installed:
- Node.js: Download and install Node.js
- MongoDB: Download and install MongoDB
- Clone or download this repository to your local machine.
git clone <repository-url>- Navigate to the project directory.
cd <project-directory>- Install the required npm packages.
npm install- Rename the
.env.examplefile to.env.
mv .env.example .env- Open the
.envfile and update theDB_URLandPORTvalues according to your MongoDB configuration and desired port number.
DB_URL=<your-mongodb-connection-url>
PORT=3000
- Start the application.
node app.js-
Open your web browser and navigate to
http://localhost:3000(or the port you specified). -
The default route displays the "Today" list with pre-defined tasks. You can click on the "+" button to add new tasks and use the checkbox to mark tasks as completed. The "<--" button allows you to delete tasks.
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You can also create custom lists by adding their names to the URL (e.g.,
http://localhost:3000/Work). If a list with the given name already exists, it will be displayed with its tasks. If the list doesn't exist, a new list will be created with default tasks. -
Navigate to the "About" page by clicking the "About" link in the navigation bar to learn more about this application.
- Add tasks to different lists.
- Mark tasks as completed.
- Delete tasks from lists.
- Create custom lists.
- Express.js: Web application framework for building APIs.
- EJS: Templating engine for rendering views.
- MongoDB: NoSQL database for storing article data.
- Mongoose: MongoDB ODM for modeling and interacting with the database.
Feel free to customize and extend this README file according to your needs. Enjoy using the ToDoList web application!