Topics Covered

Duration: 80 minutes

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Learning Objectives

1. Install and set up Express.js.

2. Create routes and handlers for HTTP methods.

3. Understand middleware and its use cases.

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Topic Outline (30-min)

1. Introduction to Express:

   • Installing and setting up.

   • Basic structure of an Express app.

2. Routing in Express:

   • Defining GET, POST, PUT, DELETE routes.

   • Route parameters and query strings.

3. Middleware in Express:

   • Built-in middleware.

   • Custom middleware.

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Student Activity (30-min)

Activity: Building a Basic Express Application

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Homework/Practice Coding Assignment (20-min)

Task: Extend the application to:

1. Include middleware for logging requests.

2. Handle errors using a custom error handler.