node-elm

node-elm is a Node.js back end that powers the data side of the Ele.me clone ecosystem, complementing the Vue front-end projects. It exposes RESTful endpoints for entities such as restaurants, menus, orders, users, and addresses to simulate a realistic delivery stack. The server demonstrates how to structure a project with routing, controllers, and middleware to keep logic testable and readable. It typically includes authentication flows, input validation, and error handling that mirror production patterns. Data seeding or mock datasets provide a stable playground for front-end integration and end-to-end testing. As a teaching tool, it helps developers learn how front-end and back-end contracts evolve together and how to design APIs that are both pragmatic and maintainable.