Creating API Documentation with Swagger on NodeJS
Introduction Swagger is a popular, simple, and user-friendly tool for creating APIs . Most backend developers, regardless of the programming languages they use, are familiar with Swagger . This article will guide you through creating API documentation using Swagger on Node.js (specifically integrated with the Express framework). This is handy when you want to provide API documentation in a professional UI format for stakeholders involved in integration. Restful API REST stands for Representational State Transfer . It is an architectural style that defines a set of constraints for creating web services. RESTful APIs provide a simple and flexible way to access web services without complex processing. Common HTTP Methods in RESTful APIs : - GET : Used to read (retrieve) a representation of a resource. It returns data in XML or JSON format. - POST : Creates new resources or subordinates to existing ones. - PUT : Updates existing resources or creates new ones if the client chooses the