Merge branch 'main' of github.com:Codebugged-Research/next-steps-cv-builder

Author: AryamanSi17

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+# Next Steps CV Builder - Backend API
+
+This backend provides RESTful APIs for user management and CV creation, built with Express.js and MongoDB.
+
+## Base URL
+
+```
+{will be updated}
+```
+
+## Endpoints
+
+### User APIs (`/api/users`)
+
+- `POST /api/users/register`  
+  Register a new user.  
+  **Body:** `{ fullName, email, password, ... }`
+
+- `POST /api/users/login`  
+  Authenticate user and return a token.  
+  **Body:** `{ email, password }`
+
+- `GET /api/users/profile`  
+  Get logged-in user's profile.  
+  **Auth required**
+
+### CV APIs (`/api/cv`)
+
+- `POST /api/cv/save`  
+  Save or update user's CV.  
+  **Body:** `CV data object`
+
+- `GET /api/cv/:userId`  
+  Get CV for a specific user.
+
+- `POST /api/cv/upload`  
+  Upload CV file (PDF, DOC, DOCX).  
+  **Form Data:** `file`
+
+## File Uploads
+
+- Uses [Multer](https://github.com/expressjs/multer) for file uploads.
+- Supports GridFS for storing files in MongoDB.
+
+## Setup
+
+1. Clone the repo.
+2. Install dependencies:  
+   ```bash
+   npm install
+   ```
+3. Set environment variables in `.env` (see `.env.example`).
+4. Start the server:  
+   ```bash
+   npm start
+   ```
+
+## License
+
+MIT