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Jerome Fabricante 🚢

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4 Steps to Create Simple Backend API in less than an hour
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Are you thinking of creating a simple backend API?

If so, you're in the right place.

here's how:

1. Download the tools

  • Node JS

  • Postman

  • Visual Studio

2. Setup the project

Install these packages

  • Express JS

  • MD5

  • Sqlite3

3. Setup entry point and define API Endpoint

  • Show the users.

  • Show the single user.

  • Create a new user.

  • Edit user details.

  • Delete user entry.

4. Test the API Endpoints Using Postman

  • Show all users: GET http://localhost:8000/api/users

  • Show single user: GET http://localhost:8000/api/user/:id

  • Create new user: POST http://localhost:8000/api/user

  • Edit user details: PATCH http://localhost:8000/api/user/:id

  • Delete user entry: DELETE http://localhost:8000/api/user/:id

Here's the free guide: https://fabricantejerome.gumroad.com/l/hbwhle

GitHub Repository:

https://github.com/fabricantejerome/backend-development-for-beginners

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