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Node.js Express Server Setup Guide

This document explains a Node.js and Express server setup line by line. It covers the importation of necessary frameworks and middleware, the loading of environment variables, the definition of routes, and the server's startup process on a specified port. The server is configured to handle JSON requests and enable CORS for cross-domain access.

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Node.js Express Server Setup Guide

This document explains a Node.js and Express server setup line by line. It covers the importation of necessary frameworks and middleware, the loading of environment variables, the definition of routes, and the server's startup process on a specified port. The server is configured to handle JSON requests and enable CORS for cross-domain access.

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Node.

js + Express Server Code Explained (Line by


Line)

1■■ const express = require("express");


- Imports the Express framework, which helps create HTTP servers and define routes.

2■■ const cors = require("cors");


- Imports the CORS middleware to allow API access from different domains (e.g., frontend or
Postman).

3■■ const bodyParser = require("body-parser");


- Parses incoming request bodies into JSON so that [Link] can be used in routes.

4■■ require("dotenv").config();
- Loads environment variables from a .env file into [Link] (e.g., PORT, DB_URL).

5■■ const authRoutes = require("./src/routes/authRoutes");


- Imports your authentication routes (signup, login, etc.).

6■■ const app = express();


- Creates an Express app instance for your server.

7■■ [Link](cors());
- Enables CORS globally so clients like Postman or frontend apps can connect.

8■■ [Link]([Link]());
- Tells Express to automatically parse JSON request bodies.

9■■ [Link]("/api/auth", authRoutes);


- Mounts authentication routes under /api/auth (e.g., /api/auth/signup).

■ [Link]("/api", (req, res) => { [Link]({ message: "HR Management API is running ■" }); });
- A test route to verify the server is up and running.

11■■ const PORT = [Link] || 5000;


- Sets the port number to the .env PORT value or defaults to 5000.

12■■ [Link](PORT, () => { [Link](`■ Server running on [Link] });


- Starts the server and listens for incoming requests on the chosen port.

■ Summary:
• Imports Express and middleware
• Loads environment variables
• Defines routes and middleware
• Starts server on port 5000 (or .env PORT)

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