Getting Started with Express.js - Web Framework for Node.js

By Łukasz Kallas
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Express.js is designed to build web applications and APIs with ease. It's one of the most popular frameworks in the Node.js ecosystem (almost 30 million weekly downloads), known for its simplicity and flexibility. With Express, you can quickly set up a web server, handle routing, and integrate middleware to manage various functionalities.

Key features?
  • Minimalist - Simple and intuitive API, making it easy to build web applications and APIs.
  • Flexible - Provides a set of features for the applications without dictating how to organize your project.
  • Middlewares - Allows you to execute code, modify requests and responses, and manage other tasks.
  • Routing - Powerful routing system that makes it easy to define routes for your web applications.

Launch your first Express.js project with the hands-on YouTube video below.

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