Express.js

Express is a popular web application framework for Node.js. It simplifies the process of building web applications and APIs.

Node.js

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that allows you to run JavaScript code outside of a web browser.

Installation

How to install Node.js, Express.js, and the project dependencies using npm.

Command Reference

Understanding the available commands in the package.json file, such as npm start and their respective functions.

Deployment

How to deploy the application using Docker and Docker Compose.

Examples and Use Cases

Exploring the provided examples in the routes folder to understand how Express.js handles routing and request handling.

Routing

Understanding the available routes and how they map to specific handlers in the application.

Templates

Familiarizing yourself with Handlebars templates used in the views folder for rendering dynamic HTML content.

Styling

Learning how to apply CSS styles using the public/stylesheets folder.

Docker

Understanding how Docker is used to containerize the application and its dependencies.

Database

Familiarizing yourself with any databases used in the application, such as MongoDB or PostgreSQL.

Data Validation

Learning how to validate and sanitize user input using Express.js middleware or libraries like Joi.

Testing

Understanding testing strategies and tools like Mocha and Chai for testing the application’s functionality.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment

Familiarizing yourself with the CI/CD process and tools like GitHub Actions or CircleCI for automating the build, testing, and deployment process.

Codebase

Learn the codebase to contribute to express-demo