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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:

  1. Create a new directory for your project and navigate into it.

  2. Install Express.js using npm:

npm install express
  1. Create a server.js file in the root of your project directory and open it in your code editor.

  2. Import Express.js into your server.js file:

const express = require('express');
  1. Create an instance of Express.js in your server.js file:
const app = express();
  1. Create a route that will respond to a GET request with a "Hello World" message:
app.get('/', (req, res) => {
  res.send('Hello World!');
});
  1. Start the server:
node server.js

You can now access your "Hello World" application at http://localhost:3000.

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