# Express.js Basics

## Introduction

This project explains the basics of **Express.js**.
Express.js is a web framework built on Node.js that simplifies backend development.

Express.js is used to create web servers and APIs easily.
It provides simple methods for routing and handling HTTP requests.

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## Features of Express.js

* Simple and easy routing
* Middleware support
* Fast server creation
* API development

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## Example: Simple Express Server

```js
const express = require('express');
const app = express();

app.get('/', (req, res) => {
  res.send('Hello from Express!');
});

app.listen(3000, () => {
  console.log('Server running on port 3000');
});
```

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## Routing Example

```js
app.get('/about', (req, res) => {
  res.send('This is About Page');
});
```

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## Middleware Example

```js
app.use((req, res, next) => {
  console.log('Request received');
  next();
});
```

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## How to Run

1. Install Node.js
2. Install Express:

```
npm init -y
npm install express
```

3. Create a file `app.js`
4. Run:

```
node app.js
```

5. Open browser:

```
http://localhost:3000
```

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## Technologies Used

* Node.js
* Express.js
* JavaScript