Express.js Documentation

Express.js is a popular web application framework for Node.js, making it easy to build single-page, multi-page, and hybrid web applications. Below, you'll find some key resources to help you get started with Express.js.

Quick Start

• Installation: To get started, you'll need to install Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager). Once installed, you can create a new project and install Express.js with the following commands:

  npm init -y
  npm install express
  

• Basic Server Setup: Here's a simple example of how to create a basic Express server:

  const express = require('express');
  const app = express();
  const port = 3000;
  
  app.get('/', (req, res) => {
    res.send('Hello World!');
  });
  
  app.listen(port, () => {
    console.log(`Server running on port ${port}`);
  });
  

Documentation

For comprehensive documentation on Express.js, please visit the official Express.js documentation.

Guides and Tutorials

• Getting Started Guide: This guide walks you through the process of setting up an Express.js application from scratch.

  • Express.js Getting Started Guide

• Advanced Topics: Once you have a grasp on the basics, you might want to dive into more advanced topics like middleware, routing, and testing.

  • Express.js Advanced Topics

Community

• Stack Overflow: If you get stuck, the Stack Overflow community is a great place to ask questions and get help.

• GitHub: You can find the Express.js GitHub repository to contribute or learn from others' contributions.

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Remember, Express.js is all about building applications quickly and efficiently. Happy coding!