iNotes MERN App

Introduction

The iNotes MERN App is a web-based application designed to help users organize and manage their notes efficiently. It provides a user-friendly interface to create, edit, and delete notes. The app is built using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure user authentication system using JWT (JSON Web Tokens).
• Create Notes: Users can create new notes with a title, description, and tag.
• Edit and Update Notes: Existing notes can be edited and updated easily.
• Delete Notes: Unwanted notes can be deleted with a single click.
• Drag-and-Drop Functionality: Users can easily rearrange their notes by dragging and dropping them in the desired order.
• Responsive Design: The app is designed to be accessible on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.

Technologies

Frontend:

• React.js
• Context API (for state management)
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript

Backend:

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB (Mongoose ODM)

Authentication:

• JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Bcrypt.js (for password hashing)

Running the Application

To run the iNotes MERN App, follow these steps:

1. Install Dependencies:

   • Navigate to the root of your frontend and backend directories in separate terminal windows.
   • Run the following command in both directories:

     npm install

2. Start the Application:

   • From the root directory of your project, execute:

     npm run both

   • This command will start both the frontend and backend servers concurrently.