Express.js

Express is a fast, non-scriptural, and minimalistic web roof for Node.js. Provides content negotiation (content negotiation) with HTTP helpers, such as strong routing, routing, and caching. It does not impose a specific ORM or template engine; it supports 14 more template engines via @ladjs/consolidate.

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expressjs · Web Frameworks & Runtimes

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VERSIONv5.2.1
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What can it do?
  • You can create websites or public API through HTTP servers.
  • You can develop dynamic web pages with over 14 template engines support.
  • Using the Express generator tool, you can quickly create the application skeleton.
User reviews
  • • NeutralHacker News

    The 3REE Stack: React, Redux, RethinkDB and Express.js

    “In my React (+Redux) applications, Express only plays a very minor part of being the entry point for the server. Check this out . Koa or Express.js wouldn't really make that much of a difference.”

  • • NeutralHacker News

    The 3REE Stack: React, Redux, RethinkDB and Express.js

    “3 shiny new techs, and one clunky older one. Why use Express.js instead of its successor Koa.js?”

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