Setup JSON Server

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This issue involves setting up JSON Server with a db.json file to serve as a mock backend for tasks, users, and notifications. The following tasks need to be completed:

1. Install JSON Server:

   • Add JSON Server as a development dependency to the project.
   • Ensure that the latest stable version is installed.

2. Create db.json file:

   • Create a db.json file in the root directory of the project.
   • Define the initial data structure for tasks, users, and notifications in JSON format.
   • The data structure should include necessary properties for each entity.

3. Configure JSON Server:

   • Create a new file named server.js in the root directory.
   • Import the required modules (e.g., json-server, path).
   • Set the path to the db.json file using path.join().
   • Create the JSON Server instance and configure the routes.
   • Start the server on a specific port (e.g., 3001).

4. Add scripts to package.json:

   • Add a new script to package.json to start the JSON Server.
   • The script should run the server.js file using node.
   • Example: "start:server": "node server.js"

5. Test the setup:

   • Run the JSON Server using the script added in the previous step.
   • Verify that the server is running on the specified port (e.g., http://localhost:3001).
   • Test the API endpoints for tasks, users, and notifications using tools like Postman or cURL.

Acceptance Criteria

• JSON Server is installed and configured correctly.
• The db.json file is created with initial data for tasks, users, and notifications.
• The server.js file is set up to serve the db.json file.
• Necessary scripts are added to package.json to start the JSON Server.
• The JSON Server is running and responding to API requests as expected.

Additional Notes

• Consider using nodemon to automatically restart the server when changes are made to the db.json file.
• Ensure that the data structure in db.json matches the requirements of the application.