In this video, you’ll learn how to set up an Express server from scratch, create routes, handle JSON data, connect a small front-end, and understand what middleware actually does. By the end, you’ll have a working back-end *Requirements* *Tools you need:* - Visual Studio Code (or a similar code editor) - and npm installed on your system - Live Server extension in VS Code (for a quick front-end setup) *Skills you should have:* - Solid understanding of modern JavaScript (functions, arrays, objects) - Basic familiarity with asynchronous Programming (such as promises) will be helpful - Comfortable reading and writing simple HTML (for the small front-end) If you’re comfortable with JavaScript, this crash course will feel fast but very doable. If you’re a complete beginner, you can still follow along, but I recommend doing my JavaScript course first for maximum value. 👉 JavaScript Course: 👉 HTML & CSS Complete Course: In this Express tutorial, we cover the fundamentals you need to start building real back-end applications: routes, route parameters, middleware, CORS, JSON handling, and how to connect your Express server to a simple front-end using fetch. You’ll see how all parts work together: from receiving a request, through middleware, to sending a clean JSON response back to the browser. Become a Member to Support the Channel 💜 👉 👉 Check out my website (source code etc.): *Timestamps* 00:00 How to Install 00:40 Set up a Basic Server with 02:40 GET Routes (Send Messages to the Front-End 03:50 JSON (Send Data) 04:55 Route Parameters 06:55 Connect a Front-End to the Express Server 09:50 Fix CORS Problems 12:30 POST Routes (Send Form Data to the Back-End) 16:10 Express Router 19:29 Advanced Routing 21:40 Middleware *Key Concepts Covered* Setting up a new Node + Express project Installing and importing Express Creating basic GET and POST routes Working with JSON data in requests and responses Route parameters (e.g. /products/:id) Understanding and using middleware Handling CORS for front-end to back-end communication Connecting a simple front-end with fetch Basic error handling patterns in Express Best practices for structuring your routes *Topics in this video* , , backend development, REST API, express tutorial, node backend course, express crash course, javascript backend, build an API with node and express, express routes, express middleware, express cors, fetch api, json api, beginner backend tutorial, full stack javascript, web development, Coding2GO