Beginners

Welcome to Code & Coffee Philadelphia! Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a designer, or someone just starting their tech journey, our community has something for everyone.

What We’re All About

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Building REST APIs is a fundamental skill for modern web developers. In this tutorial, we’ll create a complete REST API using Node.js and Express, perfect for beginners who want to understand backend development.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have built a functional REST API that can:

• Handle GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests
• Manage data with proper error handling
• Implement middleware for logging and validation
• Structure your project for scalability