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Chapter 8: Express.js and Routing

Express.js is a web application framework that streamlines the process of creating servers and handling routes in Node.js. It allows developers to define multiple routes, send HTML and JSON responses, and manage dynamic URL parameters efficiently. Additionally, the chapter introduces middleware and methods for serving static files.

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  • 8

    Express.js And Routing

    This section provides an overview of Express.js, a web application framework for Node.js, covering installation, server creation, routing, and middleware.

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  • 8.1

    What Is Express.js?

    Express.js is a web application framework for Node.js that simplifies server creation, routing, and request/response management.

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  • 8.2

    Installing Express.js

    This section explains how to install Express.js using npm and initialize a new project.

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  • 8.3

    Your First Express Server

    This section guides you through creating your first Express server, including installation and basic routing.

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  • 8.4

    Adding Multiple Routes

    This section focuses on adding multiple routes in an Express.js application, allowing the server to respond to different URLs.

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  • 8.5

    Sending Html Responses

    This section covers how to send HTML responses from an Express.js server.

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  • 8.6

    Sending Json Data

    In this section, you will learn how to send JSON responses using Express.js.

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  • 8.7

    Url Parameters

    This section covers how to use URL parameters in Express.js to create dynamic routes.

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  • 8.8

    Middleware (Basic Introduction)

    Middleware is a crucial component in Express.js that processes requests before they reach the route handler, allowing for functionalities like logging.

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  • 8.9

    Serving Static Files (Optional)

    This section introduces how to serve static files such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in an Express.js application.

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