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Pull Request Title

feat: add QUICK_START.md for concise documentation

Description

This PR addresses issue #22 by creating a concise QUICK_START.md file that provides developers with a quick reference guide to get started with the MERN Project CLI in under 2 minutes. The new file complements the existing comprehensive README.md by offering an essential commands overview without overwhelming new users.

Related Issue(s)

Resolves #22

Changes Made

If yes, do [x].

  • Added a new feature
  • Fixed a bug
  • Refactored existing code
  • Updated documentation
  • Other (explain):

List and describe the main changes here:

  1. Created QUICK_START.md - A concise ~90-line guide covering essential CLI commands and workflows
  2. Added cross-reference link - Updated main README.md to prominently link to the Quick Start Guide
  3. Organized content structure - Structured the quick start with logical sections: installation, essential commands, complete example, environment setup, and troubleshooting

Checklist

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  • Code compiles without errors
  • Tests are written and passing (if applicable)
  • Documentation is updated (in code or README as needed)
  • Code adheres to style guidelines (Prettier, ESLint)

Dependencies

No new dependencies introduced.

Additional Notes

  • Design Decision: Instead of replacing the comprehensive README, I created a separate file to give users both options (quick reference vs. detailed documentation)
  • Content Coverage: The QUICK_START.md covers all 9 main CLI commands with practical examples
  • User Experience: Includes a complete workflow example (building a blog app) to demonstrate real-world usage
  • Accessibility: Added troubleshooting section for common issues new users might encounter
  • Future-proof: The structure allows for easy updates as new CLI features are added

The QUICK_START.md maintains the same high-quality documentation standards as the main README while focusing on essential information for rapid onboarding.

Thank you for contributing to mern-project-cli!

- Create comprehensive yet concise QUICK_START.md (~90 lines)
- Include essential commands, quick example, and setup guide
- Add cross-reference link from main README.md
- Maintains existing comprehensive README while providing quick reference

Resolves manishraj27#22
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@manishraj27 Please have a look at this

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[FEATURE] MAKE A CONCISE Readme.md file

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