Creating an API with Node.js: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Introduction:

In this comprehensive tutorial, we’ll walk you through the process of creating an API using Node.js. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to set up a Node.js project, define API endpoints, connect to a database, and implement CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) functionality. If you prefer a visual learning experience, be sure to check out the accompanying YouTube tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-z2WMKG0Xs

Step 1: Setting up the Development Environment

To get started, make sure you have Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your machine. You can download them from the official Node.js website: https://nodejs.org

Once you have Node.js and npm set up, create a new directory for your project and navigate to it in your terminal. Initialize a new Node.js project by running the following command:

npm init -y

This will create a package.json file with default settings.

Step 2: Installing Dependencies

Next, install the necessary dependencies for your project. We’ll be using Express.js as our web framework and Mongoose for interacting with a MongoDB database…