Building a Server with Node.js and Express
The chapter introduces Node.js as a JavaScript runtime that allows for server-side programming and discusses Express.js, a framework that simplifies server creation. It covers the setup of a development environment, the creation of a basic server, route management, handling requests, and using middleware. Key concepts such as serving static files and processing form data are also explored, providing foundational knowledge for developing web applications.
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What we have learnt
- Node.js enables the running of JavaScript on the server.
- Express.js streamlines the development of server applications.
- Routes can be defined to handle different requests appropriately.
- Middleware can be utilized to manage request processing.
- Form submissions can be handled easily with Express.
Key Concepts
- -- Node.js
- A JavaScript runtime that allows JavaScript to be executed server-side.
- -- Express.js
- A web framework built on top of Node.js that simplifies the process of building server applications.
- -- Middleware
- Functions that execute during the request/response cycle to modify requests or responses.
- -- Routes
- Endpoints defined on the server to respond to specific HTTP requests at particular URL paths.
- -- Request and Response Objects
- Objects that represent the HTTP request and response in Express, containing methods and properties to manage data exchange.
Additional Learning Materials
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