Workout Tracker - MERN Stack

Welcome to the Workout Tracker! This application allows users to log, track, and manage their workouts efficiently. Built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), it provides a seamless and interactive user experience.

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Table of Contents

1. Features
2. Installation
3. Usage
4. API Endpoints
5. Technologies Used
6. Contributing

Features

• Workout Logging: Add, update, and delete workout logs.
• Progress Tracking: Visualize workout progress over time.
• Responsive Design: Works on both desktop and mobile devices.

Installation

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• Git

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AJ1732/mern_stack.git
   cd mern_stack

2. Install server dependencies:

   cd server
   npm install

3. Install client dependencies:

   cd ../client
   npm install

4. Set up environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the server directory and add the following variables:

   PORT=5000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   

5. Run the application:

   Start the server:

   cd server
   npm start

   Start the client:

   cd ../client
   npm run dev

   The application should now be running on your localhost.

Usage

• Add Workout: Log a new workout session with details like exercise, reps, and load of weights used.
• Delete Workout: Remove any of your logged workouts.

API Endpoints

Workouts

• GET /api/workouts: Get all workouts for the logged-in user.
• POST /api/workouts: Add a new workout.
• PUT /api/workouts/:id: Update an existing workout.
• DELETE /api/workouts/:id: Delete a workout.

Technologies Used

• MongoDB: Database
• Express.js: Backend framework
• React.js: Frontend library
• Node.js: Server environment
• TailwindCSS: For styling

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature-branch-name
3. Make your changes and commit them: git commit -m 'Add new feature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature-branch-name
5. Submit a pull request.

Please ensure your code follows coding standards and includes appropriate tests.

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Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance. Happy coding! 🚀