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Express.js

Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework

★ 4.4

Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js. The de facto standard for Node.js web servers. Massive middleware ecosystem.

64K
GitHub Stars
supported
TypeScript
easy
Learning Curve
4.2
DX Score
Visit Website → Documentation GitHub

Pricing

Model
free
Free Tier
MIT licensed, fully open source
Paid
N/A

Features

  • ✓ Routing
  • ✓ Middleware support
  • ✓ Template engines
  • ✓ Static file serving
  • ✓ Error handling
  • ✓ Request/response helpers
  • ✓ Huge plugin ecosystem
  • ✓ Simple and flexible

Pros

  • + Industry standard
  • + Massive ecosystem
  • + Simple to learn
  • + Highly flexible
  • + Great documentation

Cons

  • - Minimal by design
  • - Callback-based (legacy)
  • - No TypeScript by default
  • - Security requires middleware

Best For

startup hobbyist

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