Author: saqibkhan
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Testing
Testing is crucial for ensuring your application works correctly. a. Install Testing Libraries For unit and integration tests, you might use libraries like Mocha and Chai. b. Write Tests Create a test directory and a test file, e.g., test/app.test.js: c. Run Tests Add a test script in package.json: Run your tests:
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Environment Variables
Use environment variables to manage configuration, like database connection strings, API keys, etc. a. Install dotenv b. Create a .env File c. Use Environment Variables In app.js:
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Session Management
Express can manage sessions using middleware like express-session. a. Install express-session b. Configure Sessions c. Use Sessions
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Handling Query Parameters
Query parameters can be accessed through req.query. For example: You can access http://localhost:3000/search?q=express to see the results.
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Template Engines
Express can render dynamic HTML pages using template engines like EJS, Pug, or Handlebars. a. Installing a Template Engine For EJS, install it with npm: Set up EJS in app.js: Create a views directory and add an index.ejs file: Render the template in your route:
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Routing
Express supports modular routing, which can help organize your code better. a. Creating Router Modules You can create a separate file for your routes. For example, create a file named userRoutes.js: In your app.js:
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Middleware
Middleware functions are a core feature of Express.js. They can be used to handle requests, modify request and response objects, end requests, and call the next middleware function in the stack. a. Creating Custom Middleware Here’s an example of custom middleware that logs the request method and URL: b. Error Handling Middleware In Express, error…
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Using External Middleware
Express can use various middleware for functionalities like authentication, logging, etc. For example, to use the morgan logging library: Then, in app.js:
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Serving Static Files
To serve static files like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, use: Create a public directory and put your static files there.