How do I manage sessions with cookies in Express?

How do I manage sessions with cookies in Express?

You can manage sessions in Express using the express-session middleware along with cookies. Would you like a code example?

Yes, please provide a code example.

Sure! First, install the package using npm install express-session. Then, you can set it up like this:

const session = require('express-session');
const express = require('express');

const app = express();

app.use(session({
  secret: 'your-secret-key',
  resave: false,
  saveUninitialized: true,
  cookie: { secure: true }
}));

app.get('/', (req, res) => {
  req.session.views = (req.session.views || 0) + 1;
  res.send(`Number of views: ${req.session.views}`);
});

app.listen(3000, () => {
  console.log('Server is running on port 3000');
});

This will create a session for each user.

What does the secure option do in the cookie settings?

The secure option ensures that the cookie is only sent over HTTPS connections, enhancing security.