A code editor of your choice (e.g., Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, or Atom).įirst, we’ll create a new directory for our project and navigate to it: mkdir node-express-api.
npm (Node Package Manager): This should be installed automatically when you install Node.js.
Node.js (version 14 or higher): You can download it from the official Node.js website.
Prerequisitesīefore we begin, make sure you have the following installed on your system: We’ll explain each step in detail to help you understand the concepts and get your API up and running. This guide is beginner-friendly, so don’t worry if you’re new to Node.js or Express. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a fully functional API that you can use as a starting point for your own projects. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of setting up a RESTful API from scratch, using Node.js and Express as our technology stack. Welcome to this essential guide to building a RESTful API using Node.js and Express! RESTful APIs are the backbone of many modern applications, and learning how to create one is an important skill for any web developer.