ExpressJS
ExpressJS, or simply Express, is a minimal and flexible NodeJS web application framework that provides a robust set of features for web and mobile applications. It is an open source framework developed and maintained by the NodeJS foundation. Express is the backend part of the MEAN stack, together with MongoDB database and AngularJS frontend framework.
ExpressJS Custom Development Services
Fortune Innovations Toronto provides custom development services for dynamic web applications using Express and is designed for building following -
- Single-page, multi-page, and hybrid mobile and web apps
- Common back-end functions for web applications
- APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
Features of ExpressJS
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Framework
Express is a Server-side web and mobile application framework for building web applications, mobile applications and APIs.
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Templating Engines
Express is a light-weight web application framework to help organize the web application into MVC architecture on the server side. Express comes with two templating engines, Jade and EJS, which facilitate the flow of data into a website structure.
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MVC Pattern
Express supports the Model-View-Controller architecture, a really helpful way to build websites in a model-driven format.
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Operating System
It’s cross-platform, so it’s not limited to one OS.
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Faster Application Development
The Express Generator helps to create complex applications quickly. ExpressJS is a prebuilt NodeJS framework that can help you in creating server-side web applications faster and smarter.
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Features available as Plugins
It is the de facto standard server framework for NodeJS. It is described as a Sinatra-inspired server, meaning that it is relatively minimal with many features available as plugins.
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Easy and Customizable
ExpressJS is easy to configure and customize. It allows us to define routes of your application based on HTTP methods and URLs. With ExpressJS, it is easy to serve static files and resources of the application.
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Modules and Components
ExpressJS includes various middleware modules which can be used to perform additional tasks on request and response. It allows developer to define an error handling middleware.
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Connects Easily with Databases
Easy to connect with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, and MySQL.
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Support
Professional Support by ExpressJS is available.
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Open Source
ExpressJS is open source and is completely free.
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Scalability
Supports scalability and flexibility.
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Use
Use of Angular JS at front end JavaScript coding and Express JS to resolve backend issues forms a powerful combination.