expressjsHow can I use Express.js and Babel together to develop a web application?

Express.js and Babel can be used together to develop a web application. Express is a web application framework for Node.js that provides a robust set of features for web and mobile applications. Babel is a JavaScript compiler that allows developers to write code in the latest version of JavaScript and compile it into a version that is supported by most browsers.

To use Express.js and Babel together, the following steps should be taken:

1. Install Express.js:

$ npm install express

2. Install Babel:

$ npm install babel

3. Create a directory for the application:

$ mkdir my-app

4. Create an Express.js application:

$ express my-app

5. Install Babel dependencies:

$ cd my-app
$ npm install --save-dev @babel/core @babel/preset-env

6. Create a .babelrc file in the root of the application:

{
  "presets": ["@babel/preset-env"]
}

7. Add Babel configuration to the package.json file:

"babel": {
  "presets": ["@babel/preset-env"]
}

Once these steps are complete, Express.js and Babel can be used together to develop a web application.

Helpful links

• Express.js
• Babel

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