yogini2326/mern-course ? reverse-engineered prompt

Build me a simple MERN practice app that feels like a clean starter project for learning the stack.

I want a small notes or task app where someone can add a new item, see all items in a list, edit them, and delete them. Make the frontend simple and easy to use, with a basic form and a nice readable layout. On the backend, connect it to a database, expose the usual routes for creating, reading, updating, and removing items, and keep the code organized so it is easy to follow for someone learning.

If you need to check current setup details or best practices, look up the latest docs online. Please make it run smoothly from the existing project files and keep it beginner friendly, since this is meant as a course style practice project.