01-hello-world-api.md

Backend Challenge - Hello World API

Introduction

Create a simple web service that returns a "Hello, World!" message when accessed.

This challenge is tech-agnostic. Choose your preferred programming language and framework. For beginner level, no database required.

Objectives

• Build a basic REST API endpoint
• Understand HTTP GET requests and JSON responses

Instructions

1. Environment Setup:

   • Programming language and web framework

2. Implementation Details:

   • Create a GET endpoint at /hello that returns a JSON response: {"message": "Hello, World!"}

3. Testing:

   • Start your server and use curl or a browser to test: GET /hello

Possible Improvements

• Add support for custom messages via query parameters
• Implement different HTTP status codes

Conclusion

By completing this challenge, you will gain practical experience in creating and testing basic web services.

Happy coding!