What are the differences between middleware and routes in web development?

What are the differences between middleware and routes in web development?

Middleware functions are used to process requests before they reach the route handlers, while routes define the endpoints.

Can you give me an example of middleware in a Node.js application?

Sure! An example of middleware in Node.js is the 'body-parser' middleware, which parses incoming request bodies.

How do routes work in Express.js?

In Express.js, routes are defined using methods like app.get() or app.post(), which specify the HTTP method and path.

Can middleware affect the response sent to the client?

Yes, middleware can modify the request and response objects, allowing it to affect the final response sent to the client.