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Express.js

Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js

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Express is a minimal and flexible web application framework for Node.js, designed for building web and mobile applications. It provides a thin layer of fundamental web application features without obscuring Node.js, allowing developers to add functionality through middleware modules.

The framework offers HTTP utility methods and middleware for creating APIs, along with routing capabilities for web applications. Express is installed via npm and is described as fast, unopinionated, and minimalist, with core features intended to be extended through Express middleware modules.

Express is aimed at developers building web applications and APIs with Node.js. The current version shown is 5.2.1. The project is hosted under the OpenJS Foundation, and the security team coordinates with the OpenJS Foundation CNA.

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