Express & REST

Explanation

import express from "express";

const app = express();
app.use(express.json());
const skills = [{ id: "1", name: "HTTP" }];

app.get("/api/skills", (_req, res) => res.json(skills));
app.post("/api/skills", (req, res) => {
  const skill = { id: String(Date.now()), name: req.body.name };
  skills.push(skill);
  res.status(201).json(skill);
});

app.listen(4000);

Helpful resources

• Express getting started

  Official Express installation and routing guide.

  DocumentationFreeOfficial45 min

• Express crash course — Traversy Media

  Build REST APIs with Express on YouTube.

  YoutubeFree70 min