Building RESTful API with Node.js and Express.js
Learn how to set up a basic Node.js project, and create a simple API that supports CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
REST (Representational State Transfer) is a style of web architecture that has become popular in recent years. It allows you to build web applications that communicate using a simple HTTP protocol. Express.js is a popular Node.js web framework that simplifies building web applications.
Let’s explore how to create a RESTful API with Node.js and Express.js.
We’ll start by setting up a basic Node.js project and installing the required dependencies. Then, we’ll create a simple API that supports CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations for a list of items.
Prerequisites
Before we get started, make sure you have the following installed on your computer:
- Node.js (version 10 or higher)
- npm (Node Package Manager)
Step 1: Setting up a Node.js project
To start, create a new directory for our project and navigate to it using the terminal. Then, run the following command to initialize a new Node.js project:
