# Documentation [Backend]: Server Setup & Architecture

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Difficulty: Medium

Task Description

Create a comprehensive README.md for the server directory that explains how to get the Axum backend running and outlines the architectural pattern used.

Implementation Details

File Path: server/README.md
Content:

• Tech Stack: Explain usage of Axum, SQLx, and PostgreSQL.
• Local Setup:
  • Step-by-step instructions for cargo run.
  • Database configuration (DATABASE_URL in .env).
  • Running migrations using sqlx-cli.
• Architecture Overview:
  • Explain the directory structure: src/routes, src/handlers, src/models, src/config.
  • Document the request lifecycle (Layer -> Route -> Handler -> Model).
• Testing: How to run test_health_endpoints.sh and cargo tests.

Acceptance Criteria

• server/README.md exists and follows professional formatting.
• A first-time contributor can successfully run the server following the instructions.
• Architecture section clearly explains where to add new endpoints.
• Environment variable requirements are explicitly listed.

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