SE 4200: Web Application Development II

Assignment: Node.js

Requirements

Web Service

• Create a simple, RESTful HTTP web service using JavaScript and Node.js (without frameworks):

  • Define a simple resource with several attributes.

  • Create a basic router to recognize defined method/path actions.

  • Create an in-memory data store to persist resource records (an array of objects, for example).

  • Implement an index action for your resource which returns data in JSON format.

  • Implement a create action for your resource which accepts data in query string format.

  • Implement Not Found responses for all other requests.

  • Conform to proper HTTP and REST standards across the application.

  • Keep your implementation clean by organizing request handlers into functions.

Documentation

• The following items should be clearly detailed and documented in the README.md within your Git repository:

  • The name of your resource, and the name of each of its attributes.

  • All REST endpoints implemented by your web service. Include the name, HTTP method, and path for each.

• Use Markdown to structure and style the content within your README.md.

Resources

• Use this article to guide your implementation.

Submission

1. Submit your project using Git and GitHub. Start by creating a repo for this assignment here.
2. Show your completed assignment to the instructor during class or office hours to receive credit.

Last Updated 01/06/2025