# CPCL Backend

A backend REST API service for the CPCL application, built with Node.js and JavaScript. This project implements server-side logic, API endpoints, and database models to support the CPCL ecosystem.

## 🔍 Overview

This backend server provides core functionality for the CPCL platform, including data models, API routes, and application logic. It serves as the server layer for handling client requests, managing persistence, and implementing business rules.

## 🚀 Features

- RESTful API endpoints
- Organized code structure with models
- Built with JavaScript and Node.js
- Easily extendable backend architecture
- Ready for integration with frontend/mobile clients

## 🛠️ Tech Stack

- **Node.js** – JavaScript runtime  
- **Express.js** – Web framework for routing and middleware  
- **MongoDB / SQL** – Database (configure in models)  
- **Environment Variables** – For secure configuration

> *Note:* Adjust database integration according to your environment (e.g. MongoDB via Mongoose, PostgreSQL via Prisma/Sequelize).

## 📦 Installation

### Prerequisites

- Node.js (v14+)  
- npm (Node Package Manager)

### Steps

1. Clone the repository:
   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/KARTHIK-004/CPCL-BACKEND.git

2. Navigate to the folder:

   cd CPCL-BACKEND

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Create a .env file and add your environment variables (PORT, DB connection, etc.)

5. Start the server:

   npm start

🧠 Project Structure

CPCL-BACKEND/
├── models/            # Database models/schema
├── index.js           # Entry point for the server
├── package.json
├── .gitignore
└── README.md

📌 Usage

Once running, the API will listen on the configured port (e.g., http://localhost:5000). Integrate this backend with your frontend or mobile clients to handle data, authentication, and business logic.

📈 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open issues or pull requests to improve routes, features, or documentation.

📄 License

This project is open-source and intended for educational and development use.

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