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Difference between express.js and axios.js in Node

We use axios for http requests such as get, post, etc. We use express for the same purpose also. However according to what I read, they are for different purposes. Please explain how.

PS: If you explain it by giving an example, it would be great!

Solution

  • You can think of express.js as a warehouse:

    app.get('/item/:name', async function (req, res) {
  res.send(await findItemByName(req.params.name));
});

    If you want to get an item, for example a pencil, from this warehouse, you can use axios.js.

    axios.get('/item/pencil')