Sure, here's a simple README template for your server-side application:

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Server-Side Application README

Introduction

Welcome to the server-side application for [Your Application Name]! This application serves as the backend for [brief description of your application].

Installation

To get started, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repository.git

2. Navigate to the Repository:

   cd your-repository

3. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

Running the Server

To run the server, follow these steps:

1. Start MongoDB: Open a terminal or command prompt and run MongoDB:

   mongod

2. Start the Server: In a separate terminal or command prompt, run the following command to start the server:

   npm start

Accessing the Application

Once the server is running, you can access your application by navigating to the following URL in your web browser:

http://localhost:3000

Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you'd like to contribute to this project, please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

Feel free to customize this template to fit the specifics of your application and development environment!