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What does (NodeJS) Express provide over just using Connect?

What does Express provide over just using Connect?

Most of the features of Express seem to be features of Connect.

Is there a list of what Express provides?

Thanks,

Chris.

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fadedbee Avatar asked Mar 30 '11 16:03

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What does Express provide over just using Connect?

Higher level of abstraction (web framework centric), template engines, view rendering.

Is there a list of what Express provides?

I would say Express guide lists quite good summary of it's features with examples.

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yojimbo87 Avatar answered Sep 23 '22 02:09

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