expressjsHow can I create a "Hello World" application using Express.js?
The following steps will guide you through the process of creating a "Hello World" application using Express.js:
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Create a new directory for your project and navigate into it.
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Install Express.js using npm:
npm install express
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Create a
server.js
file in the root of your project directory and open it in your code editor. -
Import Express.js into your
server.js
file:
const express = require('express');
- Create an instance of Express.js in your
server.js
file:
const app = express();
- Create a route that will respond to a
GET
request with a "Hello World" message:
app.get('/', (req, res) => {
res.send('Hello World!');
});
- Start the server:
node server.js
You can now access your "Hello World" application at http://localhost:3000
.
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