hithalearnz/Nodejs_Express_Api_Build ? reverse-engineered prompt

Build me a simple REST API with Node.js and Express for learning purposes.

I want a clean starter project that shows how to set up a server, define routes, and handle the main HTTP methods, like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE. Please include examples of route parameters, basic middleware, and request and response handling so I can understand how the pieces fit together.

Keep it straightforward and easy to read, since this is meant to be a practice project. If it helps, add a couple of sample endpoints and make sure it’s easy to test with Postman. Use plain JavaScript and keep the code organized in a way that feels like a real small backend app.

If you need to check anything current about Express or best practices, go ahead and look it up online.