An API for the purpose of accessing application data programmatically. The intention here is to mimic the building of a real world backend service (such as Reddit) which should provide this information to the front end architecture.

Learning outcomes:

1. Setting up and querying a PostgreSQL relational database.
2. Using a Test Driven Development approach to cover both the happy and error paths.
3. Setting a RESTful API with a number of endpoints which cover CRUD operations.
4. Setting up parametric endpoints.
5. Handling complex queries.
6. Manipulating data to respond to client requirements.
7. Using Express routing to handle client requests.
8. Hosting the server and database via ElephantSQL and Render.

Tech stack
Express.js
PostgreSQL (hosted via Render and ElephantSQL)

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