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+# SleekBoard
+
+## Overview
+This project consists of a **Node.js backend** and a **React frontend**, both located in their respective subdirectories.
+
+## Prerequisites
+Make sure you have the following installed:
+- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) (22.21.0 or higher)
+- [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/) (10.9.4 or higher)
+
+## Project Structure
+```
+project-root/
+│-- backend/   # Node.js backend
+│-- frontend/  # React frontend
+│-- README.md  # This file
+```
+
+---
+
+## Backend Setup
+
+### Navigate to the backend directory
+```sh
+cd backend
+```
+
+### Install dependencies
+```sh
+npm install
+```
+
+### Configure Environment Variables
+Create a `.env` file in the `backend/` directory and add necessary environment variables.
+```
+PORT=5050
+MONGO_URI=mongodb+srv://sleekBoard_team:cpZaj3w0lgma80BY@cluster0.egyquin.mongodb.net/?appName=Cluster0
+```
+
+### Run the backend server
+```sh
+npm run start
+```
+
+### Running in Development Mode
+```sh
+npm run dev
+```
+
+By default, the backend runs on `http://localhost:5050/` (or the port specified in `.env`).
+
+---
+
+## Frontend Setup
+
+### Navigate to the frontend directory
+```sh
+cd ../frontend
+```
+
+### Install dependencies
+```sh
+npm install
+```
+
+### Configure Environment Variables
+Create a `.env` file in the `frontend/` directory and add necessary environment variables.
+```
+VITE_BACKEND_URL = http://localhost:5050
+```
+
+### Build the frontend server
+```sh
+npm run build
+```
+
+### Run the frontend server in Development mode
+```sh
+npm run dev
+```
+
+By default, the frontend runs on `http://localhost:5173/`.
+
+---
+
+
+## Additional Notes
+- Ensure the backend is running before accessing the frontend.
+- Update `.env` files with appropriate values for production environments.
+---