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expressKnex.md

Express and Knex Instructor Notes

Objective

  • Explain what a RESTful, database-driven HTTP server is.
  • Explain why a RESTful, database-driven HTTP server is useful.
  • Use Express and Knex to build a RESTful, database-driven HTTP server.

What is a RESTful, database-driven HTTP server?

Turn to your neighbor and discuss what a RESTful, database-driven HTTP server is. Be prepared to share your answer.

Why is a RESTful, database-driven HTTP server is useful?

Turn to your neighbor and discuss why a RESTful, database-driven HTTP server is useful. Be prepared to share your answer.

Use Express and Knex to build a RESTful, database-driven HTTP server.

  • What is stored in the knexfile.js? Is the name important? Is the location important?
  • What is stored in the knex.js file? Is the name important? Is the location important?
  • What file do you require in a file when you want to use the database?
  • When creating routes in a separate file, to which object do you attach your new route to? How do you get that object? What do you export?
  • How do you add routes that are defined in another file to your express application?
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