Hello World API

Welcome to the Hello World API project! This is a simple yet foundational project to help you understand how to set up and deploy a basic server application that responds to client requests.

🌐 Project Overview

The goal of this project is to create a basic API endpoint that returns a "Hello world" message. You’ll set up a single route that responds to a GET request with a 200 OK status and the text "Hello world". This project is a great way to practice setting up servers, routing, and API basics.

Requirements:

• Endpoint: Your API should have a GET /hello route.
• Response: The response should include:
  • Status Code: 200 OK
  • Message: "Hello world"

🛠 Learning Objectives

By working on this project, you’ll:

• Set up a basic server with any backend framework or language of your choice.
• Define a route to handle GET requests.
• Understand how to respond with status codes and messages.

💻 Choose Your Technology

You’re free to use any technology stack you prefer! Here are a few options to consider:

• Node.js: Use frameworks like Express or NestJS.
• Python: Try using Flask or Django.
• Java: Set up a server with Spring Boot.
• Ruby: Use Sinatra or Rails to create the endpoint.
• PHP: Try Laravel or a simple PHP script.

This flexibility allows you to practice with a technology you’re comfortable with or to try something new!

🚀 Project Steps

1. Set Up the Project: Initialize your project and install any necessary dependencies.
2. Define the Route: Set up a /hello route that handles GET requests and returns the "Hello world" message.
3. Listen on port 3033: Your project should be made to listen on port 3033.
4. Run and Test the Server: Start your server and test the endpoint by visiting /hello in a browser or a tool like Postman.

🔍 Testing Your Endpoint

After setting up your server, test it by navigating to http://localhost:3033/hello in a browser or sending a request from Postman to confirm that it returns "Hello world" with a 200 OK status.

📚 Additional Resources

• Postman for API Testing
• HTTP Status Codes Guide

This Hello World project is a great opportunity to explore different technologies and understand the fundamentals of setting up and testing an API endpoint. Enjoy coding!