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+const express = require("express");
+const router = express.Router();
+
+const protect = require("../middleware/authMiddleware");
+
+const {
+  getDashboardData
+} = require("../controllers/dashboardController");
+
+router.get("/", protect, getDashboardData);
+
+module.exports = router;
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