Express Intro

Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js.

What is Express?

Express is a minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework.
It provides a robust set of features for web and mobile applications.

Why choose it?

APIs

A myriad of HTTP utility methods and middleware
Quick and easy to create a robust API

Performance

Provides a thin layer of fundamental web application features

Frameworks

Many popular frameworks are based on Express:
Feathers, KeystoneJS, LoopBack, MEA, Sails…

How to use it?

• Install Node.js
• Create project & Install express

$ npm install express –save

• Run

Create index.js, add the following code:

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

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

app.listen(3000, function () {
  console.log('Example app listening on port 3000!');
});

$ node index.js

Run the above command to start your app.

Reference

Express
Express at Amy’s blog