In this lab, you will learn how to create routes inside an Express application. A route is an Express application's endpoint that responds to a client's request. Routes use RESTful API methods. You will create three routes for this lab. If this is your first time working on the new express lab, make sure to watch the Introduction to Cloud Academy Coding Labs Video.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this beginner, you will be able to:
- Understand how routes work in Express
- Be able to implement a GET route
- Be able to implement a POST route
- Be able to implement a GET route with a wildcard endpoint
Intended Audience
- Software Engineers
Prerequisites
Completion of the following content is strongly recommended before attempting this lab:
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