Add isValidStateCode API route and function

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Create a new API route (e.g., /is valid state code) that accepts a state code parameter and returns a boolean. Implement a helper function that checks if the input matches a US state abbreviation (e.g., using a list of valid codes).

Tech stack

javascriptnodejs

Domain

backend

Issue type

Feature

DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.

1

Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.

Under 1 hour

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Fresh

ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.

Clear

Prerequisites

JavaScriptNode.jsREST API basics

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

85