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Express.js

Minimal Node.js framework for building web applications and APIs.

Overview

Express.js is a fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js that provides a robust set of features for web and mobile applications.

Features

  • Fast and minimalist
  • Robust routing
  • HTTP helpers (redirection, caching, etc)
  • View system supporting 14+ template engines
  • Content negotiation
  • Executable for generating applications quickly

Getting Started

bash
npm install express

Basic Example

javascript
const express = require('express')
const app = express()
const port = 3000

app.get('/', (req, res) => {
  res.send('Hello World!')
})

app.listen(port, () => {
  console.log(`Example app listening on port ${port}`)
})

PAPER-CODE Integration

PAPER-CODE provides templates and configurations for Express.js projects with:

  • TypeScript support
  • Middleware setup
  • API documentation
  • Testing configuration
  • Deployment configurations

Resources