Express.js File Management App

This repository provides a simple file management application built with Express.js. It demonstrates handling GET and POST requests, displaying and editing files, and implementing a basic form for submitting file data.

Features

• GET Routes:

  • / - Displays a list of files with options to read or edit.
  • /file/:filename - Shows the content of a specific file.
  • /edit/:filename - Provides a form to rename a file.

• POST Routes:

  • /submit - Submits a new file with the provided name and content.
  • /edit/:filename - Submits changes to rename an existing file.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your machine.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/likhithkp/express.js-file-management-system.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd express.js-file-management-system

3. Install the dependencies:

   yarn

Usage

1. Start the server:

   yarn local

2. Open your browser or API client and navigate to http://localhost:3001.

Example Routes

• GET / - Home route displaying a list of files.
• GET /file/:filename - View the content of a specific file.
• GET /edit/:filename - Edit the name of a file.
• POST /submit - Submit a new file.
• POST /edit/:filename - Update the file name.

Contributing

Feel free to fork this repository, make improvements, and submit pull requests. Contributions are welcome!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.