Assignment 1 - ITEC 4020

This repository hosts all the neccesary files for the assignment 1 on ITEC4020.

Introduction

This repository contains both frontend and backend code for the assignment 1. This is a Node.JS application that contains the API that interfaces with the PubMed ESearch API.There is only one route. If we follow the run instructions below, open http://localhost:2000 on your browser after the service is up.

Running the service

First make sure Node.js Runtime is installed. Instructions can be found at Node site. Once done, open the folder in terminal/command prompt and then run the following commands.

npm install

The above command pulls all required dependencies.

npm start

Application should be started and be accesible at localhost