📂 File Reader API

A simple Node API that reads a file from the server’s filesystem and returns its contents as a response. Useful for learning how to handle file I/O in Node.js and exposing data through REST endpoints.

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📌 Features

• ✅ **Read File * — `/api/data' returns the contents of a specified file.
• ✅ Easy to Extend — Add support for multiple files, file uploads, or streaming.

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📂 Project Structure

file_reader/ ├── app.js # Main server file ├── data/sample.txt # Example file to read └── README.md # Documentation

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⚙️ Installation

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cd file_reader
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▶️ Running the Server
node app.js

You’ll see:
Server running on port 3000

📖 API Usage
GET `/api/data`
Returns the contents of `sample.txt` (or any configured file).

*Example:*
http://localhost:3000/api/data

*Response:*
Hello, this is the content of sample.txt

⚠️ Error Responses
- *404 Not Found* — File does not exist.
- *500 Internal Server Error* — Could not read file.
📌 To-Do (Optional Enhancements)
- [ ] Add support for reading multiple files via `/file/:filename`.
- [ ] Add file upload endpoint.
- [ ] Stream large files instead of loading into memory.
- [ ] Add authentication for sensitive files.
📄 License
MIT — free to use and modify.
🙋‍♂️ Author
*Dimond Madechawo*
https://github.com/dimondkudzai