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-## View Backend Codes 
-```bash
-login/src/main/java/com/peerlearn
+# PeerLearn_Backend
+
+Backend for the PeerLearn platform, built as an MVP during the Envision Hackathon at SSN College.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Overview](#overview)
+- [Tech Stack](#tech-stack)
+- [Features](#features)
+- [API Endpoints](#api-endpoints)
+- [Project Structure](#project-structure)
+- [Setup & Running](#setup--running)
+- [License](#license)
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+PeerLearn is a collaborative e-learning backend designed to facilitate course creation, enrollment, and progress tracking for students and teachers. This backend supports user authentication, course management, and detailed module/lesson handling.
+
+---
+
+## Tech Stack
+
+- **Java** (Spring Boot)
+- **MongoDB** (NoSQL Database)
+- **Dotenv** for environment variable management
+- **Maven** (for dependency management)
+- **Deployed as a RESTful API**
+
+---
+
+## Features
+
+- **User Authentication:** Verify and manage user credentials.
+- **Course Management:** Create, retrieve, and manage courses, modules, and lessons.
+- **Pinned & Top Courses:** Fetch pinned and top-rated courses for users.
+- **Tag-based Search:** Retrieve courses based on selected tags.
+- **User Profiles:** Fetch user details, including reputation, stars, and progress.
+- **Module & Lesson Handling:** Add modules and lessons within courses, including quiz integration.
+- **Reputation & Rewards:** Track stars, reputation, and course progress for users.
+- **Teacher Profiles:** Track courses taught and reputation for teachers.
+- **RESTful Endpoints:** CORS enabled for easy frontend integration.
+
+---
+
+## API Endpoints
+
+Below are some key endpoints (see code for full details):
+
+| Endpoint              | Method | Description                                  |
+|---------------------- |--------|----------------------------------------------|
+| `/setCredentials`     | POST   | Verify user login                            |
+| `/getPinnedCourses`   | GET    | Fetch user's pinned courses                  |
+| `/getUserDetails`     | GET    | Fetch detailed profile info for a user       |
+| `/getTopCourses`      | GET    | Retrieve top 10 courses                      |
+| `/getCoursesByTags`   | POST   | Retrieve courses matching given tags         |
+| `/createCourse`       | GET    | Create a new course                          |
+| `/createModule`       | POST   | Add a module to a course                     |
+| `/createLesson`       | POST   | Add a lesson to a module                     |
+| `/getModuleDetails`   | GET    | Get details of a module in a course          |
+| `/getCoursesByName`   | GET    | Search courses by name                       |
+
+*All endpoints are CORS-enabled.*
+
+---
+
+## Project Structure
+
 ```
-## Project made @ Envision Hackathon at SSN College. 
+PeerLearn_Backend/
+└── login/
+    └── src/
+        └── main/
+            └── java/
+                └── com/
+                    └── peerlearn/
+                        └── controller/
+                            └── RestController_v2.java
+    └── functions.txt
+```
+- Main backend code: `login/src/main/java/com/peerlearn/controller/RestController_v2.java`
+- Example utility code: `login/functions.txt`
+
+---
+
+## Setup & Running
+
+1. **Clone the Repository**
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/techieRahul17/PeerLearn_Backend.git
+   ```
+
+2. **Configure Environment Variables**
+   - Create an `.env` file or update `apiee.env` with your MongoDB connection string and other sensitive info.
+
+3. **Build & Run**
+   - Use Maven or your preferred Java build tool to compile and run the Spring Boot application.
+
+4. **API Access**
+   - Access the endpoints at the default Spring Boot port (e.g., `http://localhost:8080`).
+
+---
+
+## License
+
+This project was developed as a hackathon MVP and may be subject to further changes. Please check with the repository owner for reuse or contributions.
+
+---