Technigo · KausarShangareeva · Jan 22, 2026 · Jan 22, 2026 · Feb 8, 2026 · Feb 8, 2026
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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-# Project API
+# Happy Thoughts API
 
-This project includes the packages and babel setup for an express server, and is just meant to make things a little simpler to get up and running with.
+Hi there! I built this Happy Thoughts API as part of my Technigo JavaScript Bootcamp 2025 journey. This is a RESTful API built with Express.js and MongoDB that lets users create, read, update, and delete happy thoughts, as well as like them.
 
-## Getting started
+## Key Features
 
-Install dependencies with `npm install`, then start the server by running `npm run dev`
+- Full CRUD operations: Create, Read, Update, and Delete thoughts
+- Like (heart) a thought
+- Data stored in MongoDB with Mongoose models
+- Input validation (message must be 5-140 characters)
+- Error handling with proper HTTP status codes
+- Database seeding with sample data
+
+## Tech Stack
+
+- Node.js
+- Express.js
+- MongoDB + Mongoose
+- dotenv
+
+## API Endpoints
+
+| Method | Path | Description |
+|--------|------|-------------|
+| GET | `/` | API documentation |
+| GET | `/thoughts` | Get all thoughts (newest first, limit 20) |
+| GET | `/thoughts/:id` | Get a single thought by ID |
+| POST | `/thoughts` | Create a new thought |
+| PATCH | `/thoughts/:id` | Update a thought |
+| DELETE | `/thoughts/:id` | Delete a thought |
+| POST | `/thoughts/:id/like` | Like a thought (+1 heart) |
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. Install dependencies: `npm install`
+2. Create a `.env` file with your MongoDB connection string:
+   ```
+   MONGO_URL=mongodb+srv://your-connection-string
+   RESET_DB=true
+   ```
+3. Start the server: `npm run dev`
+4. After seeding, set `RESET_DB=false` in `.env`
 
 ## View it live
 
-Every project should be deployed somewhere. Be sure to include the link to the deployed project so that the viewer can click around and see what it's all about.
+Backend: _add your Render link here_
diff --git a/.babelrc → backend/.babelrc b/.babelrc → backend/.babelrc
diff --git a/backend/data.json b/backend/data.json
@@ -0,0 +1,123 @@
+{
+  "thoughts": [
+    {
+      "_id": "682bab8c12155b00101732ce",
+      "message": "Berlin baby",
+      "hearts": 37,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-19T22:07:08.999Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682e53cc4fddf50010bbe739",
+      "message": "My family!",
+      "hearts": 0,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-22T22:29:32.232Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682e4f844fddf50010bbe738",
+      "message": "The smell of coffee in the morning....",
+      "hearts": 23,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-22T22:11:16.075Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682e48bf4fddf50010bbe737",
+      "message": "Newly washed bedlinen, kids that sleeps through the night.. FINGERS CROSSED 🤞🏼\n",
+      "hearts": 6,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-21T21:42:23.862Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682e45804fddf50010bbe736",
+      "message": "I am happy that I feel healthy and have energy again",
+      "hearts": 13,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-21T21:28:32.196Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682e23fecf615800105107aa",
+      "message": "cold beer",
+      "hearts": 2,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-21T19:05:34.113Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682e22aecf615800105107a9",
+      "message": "My friend is visiting this weekend! <3",
+      "hearts": 6,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-21T18:59:58.121Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682cec1b17487d0010a298b6",
+      "message": "A god joke: \nWhy did the scarecrow win an award?\nBecause he was outstanding in his field!",
+      "hearts": 12,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-20T20:54:51.082Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682cebbe17487d0010a298b5",
+      "message": "Tacos and tequila🌮🍹",
+      "hearts": 2,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-19T20:53:18.899Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682ceb5617487d0010a298b4",
+      "message": "Netflix and late night ice-cream🍦",
+      "hearts": 1,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-18T20:51:34.494Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682c99ba3bff2d0010f5d44e",
+      "message": "Summer is coming...",
+      "hearts": 2,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-20T15:03:22.379Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682c706c951f7a0017130024",
+      "message": "Exercise? I thought you said extra fries! 🍟😂",
+      "hearts": 14,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-20T12:07:08.185Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682c6fe1951f7a0017130023",
+      "message": "I’m on a seafood diet. I see food, and I eat it.",
+      "hearts": 4,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-20T12:04:49.978Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682c6f0e951f7a0017130022",
+      "message": "Cute monkeys🐒",
+      "hearts": 2,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-20T12:01:18.308Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682c6e65951f7a0017130021",
+      "message": "The weather is nice!",
+      "hearts": 0,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-20T11:58:29.662Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682bfdb4270ca300105af221",
+      "message": "good vibes and good things",
+      "hearts": 3,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-20T03:57:40.322Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "_id": "682bab8c12155b00101732ce",
+      "message": "Berlin baby",
+      "hearts": 37,
+      "createdAt": "2025-05-19T22:07:08.999Z",
+      "__v": 0
+    }
+  ]
+}
diff --git a/backend/package.json b/backend/package.json
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+{
+  "name": "kausar",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "description": "Project API",
+  "homepage": "https://github.com/KausarShangareeva/js-project-api-express.js#readme",
+  "bugs": {
+    "url": "https://github.com/KausarShangareeva/js-project-api-express.js/issues"
+  },
+  "repository": {
+    "type": "git",
+    "url": "git+https://github.com/KausarShangareeva/js-project-api-express.js.git"
+  },
+  "license": "ISC",
+  "author": "",
+  "type": "commonjs",
+  "main": "server.js",
+  "scripts": {
+    "start": "babel-node server.js",
+    "dev": "nodemon server.js --exec babel-node"
+  },
+  "dependencies": {
+    "@babel/core": "^7.28.6",
+    "@babel/node": "^7.28.6",
+    "@babel/preset-env": "^7.28.6",
+    "bcrypt": "^6.0.0",
+    "cors": "^2.8.6",
+    "dotenv": "^17.2.4",
+    "express": "^4.17.3",
+    "mongoose": "^9.1.5",
+    "nodemon": "^3.1.11"
+  }
+}