A REST API made using Nodejs framework, coded in expressjs library and used mongoose to connect with the mongodb.
- Nodejs is the framework which runs our app.
- We use expressjs to ease our coding by using the express methods and techniques.
- This wraps up the server part.
- Now for Database connection we use mongoose(Object Data Mapper/Modelling library) to MongoDB.
- Mongoose also eases our coding by giving us simple methods to access the Database in a jiffy.
- Use HTTP verbs(GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE).
- Use specific pattern of Routes.
| HTTP Verbs | /articles | /articles/John-The-Man |
|---|---|---|
| GET | Fetches all articles | Fetches the article on John-The-Man |
| POST | Creates a new article | --------------------------- |
| PUT | -------------- | Updates the whole article with new data |
| PATCH | -------------- | Updates only the required/passed parameter |
| DELETE | Deletes all articles | Deletes only the specific article on John-The-Man |
For demo run and see app.js file.