initial brand new nest project

README.md

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-# common-cents-api
-
-REST API for expense tracking and budgeting.
+# common-cents-api
+REST API for expense tracking and budgeting.
+
+## Project setup
+```bash
+$ npm install
+```
+
+## Compile and run the project
+```bash
+# development
+$ npm run start
+
+# watch mode
+$ npm run start:dev
+
+# production mode
+$ npm run start:prod
+```
+
+## Run tests
+```bash
+# unit tests
+$ npm run test
+
+# e2e tests
+$ npm run test:e2e
+
+# test coverage
+$ npm run test:cov
+```
+
+## Deployment
+When you're ready to deploy your NestJS application to production, there are some key steps you can take to ensure it runs as efficiently as possible. Check out the [deployment documentation](https://docs.nestjs.com/deployment) for more information.
+
+## Resources
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+
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