Africa Web Server

This is a simple web server setup using Node.js and Express, designed with features to optimize performance, security, and usability. It includes compression, security headers, and basic logging.

Features

• Compression: Reduces the size of responses to improve load times.
• Security: Implements security headers using Helmet.
• Logging: Logs HTTP requests using Morgan.
• Basic API: Example route for serving JSON data.

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/allyelvis/africa-webserver-bdi.git
   cd africa-webserver-bdi

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

Usage

1. Start the Server

   node server.js

2. Access the Application

   Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the welcome message. Access the API at http://localhost:3000/api/data.

Project Structure

• server.js: Main server file with route handlers and middleware.
• package.json: Lists project dependencies and scripts.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For questions or suggestions, please contact:

• Name: Ally Elvis Nzeyimana
• Email: allyelvis6569@gmail.com