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expressjsHow do I set up a content management system using Express.js?


Setting up a content management system using Express.js is a relatively simple process. It involves the following steps:

  1. Install Express.js: npm install express
  2. Create an Express application:
const express = require('express');
const app = express();
  1. Set up a database connection:
const mongoose = require('mongoose');
mongoose.connect('mongodb://localhost/my_database', {
  useNewUrlParser: true,
  useUnifiedTopology: true
});
  1. Define the routes for the content management system:
app.get('/', (req, res) => {
  res.send('Hello World!');
});
  1. Start the server: app.listen(3000);
  2. Test the content management system by visiting localhost:3000 in a web browser.

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