Introduction to Node with Express
Node.js gives you the ability to run JavaScript files on the server-side. Express is a library for Node.js, that allows you to make requests to different "endpoints" and get a response back.
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Node and Express Server Tutorial
Traditionally, JavaScript is a browser-side programming language. However, Node.js gives you the ability to run JavaScript files on the server-side. Express is a library for Node.js, that allows you to make requests to different "endpoints" and get a response back.
In this tutorial you will learn how to:
- Set up a project using Node.js and NPM
- Send JSON data using Express
- Test your API using PostMan
- Secure your routes with middleware
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Learning Objectives
Overview of what you will learn in this course
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Set up Node.js environment
Install and configure project
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Start Express server
Configure express and start server
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Get JSON data
Respond to GET request with JSON data
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Use Variables in URL
Use a variable in URL to make dynamic GET requests
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Making a Post Route
Listen for POST requests, such as form data
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Use Postman for POST request
Use Postman to test post routes
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Your next steps
See what else you can learn about Node and Express
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