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Express

Minimalist HTTP framework for Node.

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Minimal, flexible web framework for Node.js, with routing and middleware. One of the most widely used in the ecosystem.

When to use

For simple Node APIs and servers, with a huge middleware ecosystem.

When to avoid

If you want end-to-end types, top performance or to run on the edge; there are more modern options.

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