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NodeJS Routing

The document discusses routing in Node.js applications, both with and without a framework. Routing refers to how incoming HTTP requests are handled and which code generates the response. Without a framework, routing requires manually handling each request. Express.js is a popular framework that simplifies routing through defined routes and middleware. Key differences are that frameworks make routing more organized, intuitive, and support middleware integration and community support.

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NodeJS Routing

The document discusses routing in Node.js applications, both with and without a framework. Routing refers to how incoming HTTP requests are handled and which code generates the response. Without a framework, routing requires manually handling each request. Express.js is a popular framework that simplifies routing through defined routes and middleware. Key differences are that frameworks make routing more organized, intuitive, and support middleware integration and community support.

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Routing in Node.

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Routing in Node.js
• Routing in Node.js refers to the process of determining how an incoming HTTP
request should be handled and which code or function should be executed to
generate the appropriate response.
• Routing is a fundamental part of building web applications and APIs.
• Routing can be implemented using a web framework or without any framework.
Routing without framework
• Routing without a framework involves manually handling HTTP requests and writing
custom code to determine how each request should be handled.
Routing without framework
const http = require('http');
const server = http.createServer((req, res) => {
if (req.url === '/') {
res.writeHead(200, { 'Content-Type': 'text/plain' });
res.end('Welcome to the homepage!');
} else if (req.url === '/about') {
res.writeHead(200, { 'Content-Type': 'text/plain' });
res.end('About Us Page');
} else {
res.writeHead(404, { 'Content-Type': 'text/plain' });
res.end('Page Not Found');
}
});
const PORT = 3000;
server.listen(PORT, () => {
console.log(`Server is listening on port ${PORT}`);
});
Routing with framework - Express.js
• Using a web framework like Express.js makes routing much more organized and
efficient. Express simplifies the process of defining routes and handling HTTP
requests.
Routing with framework - Express.js
const express = require('express');
const app = express();
// Define routes
app.get('/', (req, res) => {
res.send('Welcome to the homepage!');
});
app.get('/about', (req, res) => {
res.send('About Us Page');
});
// Handle 404 errors
app.use((req, res) => {
res.status(404).send('Page Not Found');
});
const PORT = 3000;
app.listen(PORT, () => {
console.log(`Server is listening on port ${PORT}`);
});
Routing with & without framework - Key Difference
• Ease of Use: Using a framework like Express simplifies routing and makes it more
intuitive.

• Organized Code: Frameworks encourage a more organized and modular code


structure, making it easier to manage routes as your application grows.

• Middleware: Express allows you to use middleware functions for tasks like
authentication, logging, and error handling, which can be easily integrated into your
routing.

• Community Support: Frameworks have large communities with extensive


documentation and plugins, making it easier to find solutions to common problems.
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