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+# TaskMaster API
+
+TaskMaster API is a powerful ASP.NET Core Web API project designed for managing tasks efficiently.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Task Management:** Create, update, delete, and retrieve tasks.
+- **Authentication:** Secure endpoints using JWT-based authentication.
+- **Database:** Utilizes SQL Server for data storage.
+
+## Technologies Used
+
+- ASP.NET Core
+- Entity Framework Core
+- SQL Server
+- JWT Authentication
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- [.NET 6 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/6.0)
+- SQL Server
+
+### Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/chenxidev1129/taskmaster-api.git
+
+2. Navigate to the project directory:
+   ```bash
+   cd taskmaster-api
+   
+4. Update the connection string:
+   - Open ***appsettings.json*** and replace the ***ConnectionStrings*** with your SQL Server connection details:
+   ```json
+   "ConnectionStrings": {
+     "DefaultConnection": "Server=ADMIN\\SQL2022;Database=TaskMaster;Integrated Security=true;"
+   }
+   
+6. Run the migration to apply the database schema:
+   ```bash
+   dotnet ef database update --context TaskMasterDbContext
+   
+8. Run the application:
+   ```bash
+   dotnet run
+
+## API Endpoints
+- **GET /api/tasks:** Retrieve all tasks.
+- **GET /api/tasks/{id}:** Retrieve a specific task by ID.
+- **POST /api/tasks:** Create a new task.
+- **PUT /api/tasks/{id}:** Update an existing task.
+- **DELETE /api/tasks/{id}:** Delete a task by ID.
+
+## Contributing
+Contributions are welcome! Please follow the guidelines outlined in CONTRIBUTING.md.
+
+## License
+This project is licensed under the MIT License.