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+## Introduction
+This web application is designed to facilitate online project management and collaboration. It aims to provide users with tools for task tracking, team communication, and project planning, ensuring a seamless experience.
+
+## Prerequisites
+Before setting up the project, ensure you have the following software and tools installed:
+- **Node.js**: The runtime environment for executing JavaScript code server-side. [Installation guide](https://nodejs.org/)
+
+## Dependencies and Libraries
+Below is a list of essential packages used in this project, as specified in `./package.json`:
+
+### Dependencies
+- **express**: A minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework that provides a robust set of features for web and mobile applications.
+- **mongoose**: An ODM (Object Data Modeling) library for MongoDB and Node.js, providing a straightforward, schema-based solution to model application data.
+
+### DevDependencies
+- **nodemon**: A tool that helps develop node.js based applications by automatically restarting the node application when file changes in the directory are detected.
+
+## Installation
+Follow these steps to set up the project:
+
+1. **Clone the repository**:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mathewchris96-complete.git
+   ```
+
+2. **Install Node.js** (if not already installed): Follow the [Node.js installation guide](https://nodejs.org/).
+
+3. **Install project dependencies**:
+   Navigate to the project directory and run:
+   ```bash
+   npm install
+   ```
+
+## Configuration
+To configure the environment, follow these steps:
+
+1. Copy the example environment file:
+   ```bash
+   cp ./env.example ./env
+   ```
+
+2. Modify the `.env` file with appropriate values:
+   - `PORT`: The port number on which the server will run.
+   - `DB_CONNECTION_STRING`: The connection string for the MongoDB database.
+   - `SESSION_SECRET`: A secret key for session management.
+
+## Running the Project
+To start the server, use the following command:
+```bash
+npm start
+```
+This command will execute the script defined in `./package.json`. Check `./server.js` for the default port and basic server behavior.
+
+## Additional npm Scripts
+The project includes additional npm scripts for various tasks:
+
+- **Testing**: Run tests using:
+  ```bash
+  npm test
+  ```
+
+- **Development**: Start the server with automatic restarts on file changes using:
+  ```bash
+  npm run dev
+  ```
+
+Ensure you explore `./package.json` for more scripts and their usage.
+
+## Conclusion
+This documentation provides a comprehensive guide to setting up and running the web application. Ensure all instructions are followed accurately for a successful setup.