
# Documentation for Game Management System

## Project Overview
This project is a Game Management System built using Node.js and Express, with MongoDB as the database. 
It includes user and game management functionalities via dedicated web interfaces.

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## Table of Contents
1. [Setup and Installation](#setup-and-installation)
2. [Project Structure](#project-structure)
3. [Features](#features)
4. [API Endpoints](#api-endpoints)
5. [Usage](#usage)
6. [Code Snippets](#code-snippets)
7. [Future Enhancements](#future-enhancements)

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## 1. Setup and Installation

### Prerequisites
- Node.js (version 14 or above)
- MongoDB (local or Atlas)

### Steps
1. Clone the repository:
   ```bash
   git clone <repository-url>
   ```

2. Navigate to the project directory:
   ```bash
   cd <project-folder>
   ```

3. Install dependencies:
   ```bash
   npm install
   ```

4. Start the MongoDB server (if running locally):
   ```bash
   mongod
   ```

5. Run the application:
   ```bash
   npm start
   ```

6. Open your browser and navigate to:
   ```
   http://localhost:3000
   ```

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## 2. Project Structure
```
project-folder/
│
├── public/                # Static files (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images)
│   ├── admin.html         # User management interface
│   ├── admin-games.html   # Game management interface
│   ├── game-details.html  # Game details page
│   ├── speed-home.html    # Homepage
│   ├── speed-signin.html  # Sign-in page
│   ├── styles.css         # CSS styles
│   └── scripts.js         # Client-side logic
│
├── server.js             # Main server file
├── package.json          # Project metadata and dependencies
└── README.md             # Documentation
```

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## 3. Features

### User Management
- Add, edit, delete, and search for users.
- Password management (plain text currently; encryption recommended).

### Game Management
- Add, edit, delete, and search for games.
- Support for uploading and displaying game images.

### API
- RESTful API for user and game data management.

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## 4. API Endpoints

### User Endpoints
| Method | Endpoint         | Description                   |
|--------|------------------|-------------------------------|
| GET    | `/users`         | Retrieve all users            |
| GET    | `/search`        | Search users by username      |
| POST   | `/add`           | Add a new user                |
| PUT    | `/update/:id`    | Update user details           |
| DELETE | `/delete/:id`    | Delete a user                 |

### Game Endpoints
| Method | Endpoint         | Description                   |
|--------|------------------|-------------------------------|
| GET    | `/games`         | Retrieve all games            |
| GET    | `/games/:id`     | Retrieve a game by ID         |
| POST   | `/games`         | Add a new game                |
| PUT    | `/games/:id`     | Update game details           |
| DELETE | `/games/:id`     | Delete a game                 |

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## 5. Usage

### Accessing User Management
1. Navigate to `/admin` to access the user management interface.
2. Perform actions such as adding, editing, deleting, or searching for users.

### Accessing Game Management
1. Navigate to `/admin-games` to manage games.
2. Use the provided forms to add, edit, or delete games.
3. Use the search bar to find specific games.

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## 6. Code Snippets

### Game Details Page (HTML + CSS + JavaScript)
... (Complete snippet goes here)

### Homepage (HTML + CSS + JavaScript)
... (Complete snippet goes here)

### Sign-in Page and Login Logic (HTML + CSS + JavaScript)
... (Complete snippet goes here)

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## 7. Future Enhancements

### Security
- Implement password hashing using `bcrypt`.
- Use JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication.

### Performance
- Add caching for frequently accessed endpoints.

### User Experience
- Enhance UI/UX with frameworks like Bootstrap or TailwindCSS.

### Additional Features
- Allow users to upload images for games via the interface.
- Add role-based access control (e.g., admin vs. user).

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This documentation provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and working with the Game Management System. 
For further queries, feel free to contact the project maintainer.
