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Route handlers

route.ts files handle HTTP methods on the server.

Intermediate 10 min read Lesson 4 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Export GET and POST.
  • Return a Response.
  • Use for APIs and webhooks.

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route.ts files handle HTTP methods on the server.

  • Export GET and POST.
  • Return a Response.
  • Use for APIs and webhooks.
app/api/courses/route.tsJavaScript
export async function GET() {
  return Response.json([{ slug: 'css', title: 'CSS' }])
}
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Answer from memory: Which file defines an API endpoint in the App Router?

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