Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express

Learn how to create scalable and maintainable RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express framework.

RESTful API Design

Building a well-designed REST API is crucial for modern web applications.

Basic Express Setup

const express = require('express');
const app = express();

app.get('/api/users', (req, res) => {
  // Handle GET request
});

Middleware

Express middleware functions are a powerful way to handle common tasks:

  • Authentication
  • Logging
  • Error Handling