🚀 Goal: Delete Documents Like a Pro

Your platform is thriving, but sometimes it’s time to say goodbye—maybe a listing is no longer available, or a guest wants their data removed. As the backend engineer, you ensure your platform stays clean, relevant, and trustworthy by handling deletions quickly and safely.

In this exercise, you’ll master the art of deleting documents by their ID. With MongoDB, you’ll keep your data fresh and your users confident that their information is always up to date.

🧩 Exercise: Delete One Document

  1. Open the File
    Navigate to server/src/lab/ and open crud-8.lab.js.

  2. Locate the Function
    Find the crudDelete function in the file.

  3. Update the Code

    • Implement code to delete a document where _id equals the provided id parameter.

🚦 Test Your API

  1. Go to server/src/lab/rest-lab directory.
  2. Open crud-8-lab.http.
  3. Click Send Request to execute the API call.
  4. Verify the response confirms successful deletion.

🖥️ Frontend Validation

Select “Delete Listing” in the app and watch the record vanish instantly—clean, smooth, and oh-so-satisfying! This is how you keep your platform tidy and your users in control.

With this step, you’re not just removing data—you’re building trust and keeping your platform running at its best.
Ready to keep your data clean? Let’s get started!

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