Topics Covered

Duration: 80 minutes

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Learning Objectives

1. Understand and use middleware for enhanced functionality.

2. Handle static files and perform input validation.

3. Implement advanced middleware like authentication.

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Topic Outline (30-min)

1. Middleware Essentials:

   • Role and execution flow.

   • Built-in vs. custom middleware.

2. Static File Serving:

   • Use middleware to serve static files.

3. Input Validation:

   • Validate request payloads using libraries like express-validator.

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Student Activity (30-min)

Activity: Implement Middleware for Validation

Homework/Practice Coding Assignment (20-min)

Task: Extend the API to:

1. Serve static HTML files for /home and /contact.

2. Add middleware to log request time and method for all routes.