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Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express
October 28, 2024
Building RESTful APIs
Learn how to build professional REST APIs with Node.js and Express.
Setting Up
npm init -y
npm install express
Creating Your First Endpoint
const express = require("express");
const app = express();
app.get("/api/users", (req, res) => {
res.json({ users: [] });
});
app.listen(3000);
Best Practices
- Use proper HTTP methods
- Implement error handling
- Add validation
- Use middleware effectively
- Document your API
Conclusion
Following these practices will help you build robust and maintainable APIs.