--- title: How to Build a RESTful API with Node.js and Express description: How to Build a RESTful API with Node.js and Express, we will explore how to build a high-performance API using Node.JS and Express. By the end, you’ll have the... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-build-a-restful-api-with-node-js-and-express-10mvewjxa twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: How to Build a RESTful API with Node.js and Express | daily.dev og:description: How to Build a RESTful API with Node.js and Express, we will explore how to build a high-performance API using Node.JS and Express. 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