Introduction to Express - Express Setup
In this lesson, you will learn how to create an initial setup for an Express server.
Learning Objectives
- Install Express
- Implement the top-level Express function
- Define the port variable and explain its purpose
- Learn about internet ports in general
- Implement the Express listen method
- Modify the package.json file to create a start script
Intended Audience
- This lesson is intended for anyone who wants to learn about Express.
Prerequisites
Introduction to Node.js - What Is a Node Module and Non-Blocking I/O
Introduction to Node.js - CommonJS Modules
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