Express·Express essentials

Routes

Express maps HTTP methods and paths to handlers.

Beginner 10 min read Lesson 1 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • app.get handles GET.
  • req and res are handler arguments.
  • Send JSON with res.json.

In plain English

Express maps HTTP methods and paths to handlers.

  • app.get handles GET.
  • req and res are handler arguments.
  • Send JSON with res.json.
server.jsJavaScript
import express from 'express'
const app = express()

app.get('/api/courses', (req, res) => {
  res.json([{ slug: 'css', title: 'CSS' }])
})

app.listen(3000)
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Answer from memory: Which method handles GET requests?

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