Building a RESTful Blog API with Express 5, Sequelize, and SQLite
Express is the leading web framework for Node.js, known for its minimalist design and powerful capabilities. It provides a flexible foundation for building everything from lightweight microservices to complex, multi-route applications. With its middleware-driven architecture and intuitive API, Express is especially effective for developing high-performance, maintainable APIs. In this guide, you’ll learn how to build a complete blog API using Express 5, Sequelize ORM, and SQLite. We’ll cover routing, data validation, database integration, and error handling—showcasing how the Express ecosystem handles each aspect of API development. Prerequisites Before getting started, ensure you have: Node.js installed on your system (preferably the latest LTS version, Node.js 22.x or higher) A basic understanding of JavaScript, Node.js, and web development concepts Step 1 — Setting up the Express project To begin, you’ll scaffold your project structure to keep your Node.js application organized,...