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Session vs JWT vs cookies
In this article, we'll explore different methods for identifying users in an application: why these approaches exist, the benefits they provide, and their typical use cases. Session In backend enginee
May 10, 20268 min read
URL Parameters vs Query Parameters in Express.js: A Complete Guide
Introduction: Two Ways to Send Data Through a URL Look at these two URLs carefully: https://www.example.com/users/42 https://www.example.com/users?age=25&city=NewYork Both URLs are sending informatio
May 10, 202621 min read
Getting Started with Node.js: Installation, Setup, and Your First Program
Introduction: Before You Write a Single Line Every technology you have ever used on the internet — every website, every API, every real-time chat application — runs on a server somewhere. That server
May 10, 202628 min read
Getting Started with Express.js: Building Your First Server and Handling Requests
Introduction: The Problem That Express Solves In the previous article, we built a working HTTP server using nothing but Node.js and its built-in http module. If you went through that exercise, you saw
May 10, 202624 min read
File Uploads in Express.js: A Complete Guide to Multer
Introduction: The Problem With Uploading Files Think about every time you have uploaded something on the internet. A profile picture on a social media platform. A PDF resume on a job application websi
May 10, 202625 min read
What Is Node.js and Why Does It Matter: A Complete Introduction
Introduction: A Language That Escaped the Browser There is a moment in the history of web development that changed everything for millions of developers. It was not the invention of a new programming
May 10, 202629 min read