Objectives - Server-Side Routing
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to:
Core Competencies
- Understand the principles of RESTful API design
- Create routes in Express for handling different HTTP methods
- Implement CRUD operations through Express routes
- Use route parameters to access URL data
- Structure API endpoints logically using Express Router
- Use proper HTTP status codes for different operations
- Test API endpoints using tools like Postman
Advanced Concepts
These topics build on the core competencies and will help you develop more sophisticated APIs:
- Route Organization - Use Express Router to create modular, maintainable route structures
- URL Parameters - Extract and validate data from URL parameters
- Query Parameters - Support filtering, sorting, and pagination with query parameters
- Error Handling - Implement consistent error responses across your API
- API Documentation - Document your API endpoints for other developers