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# [Introduction to Node.js for beginners- Build a REST API in 10 minutes](https://fullstackfalcon.com/introduction-to-nodejs-for-beginners-build-a-rest-api-in-10-minutes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn how to write a REST API in Node! Some experience with programming and API development is helpful but not required to follow the examples.

Jul 7, 2021 · 8 min read · fullstackfalcon.com  
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15 years of experience building SaaS and enterprise web applications. MSc. degree in Computer Science. Eager to learn new things!

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[Srikanth](https://hashnode.com/@Srikanth74659)

[Jul 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-nodejs-for-beginners-build-a-rest-api-in-10-minutes/60e5eeabc32fbd1b7371ffd8/comment/60e7e3164e18000309d81f32)

For a newcomer to the backend, it has been extremely helpful in gaining an understanding of CRUD operations and using Postman to monitor the response...

That is an excellent article.

[Full Stack Falcon](https://hashnode.com/@fullstackfalcon)

[Jul 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-nodejs-for-beginners-build-a-rest-api-in-10-minutes/60e5eeabc32fbd1b7371ffd8/comment/60e7e3164e18000309d81f32#reply-60e809b78aaa3f019846beba)

Thanks, Srikanth! :)

Read a couple of your AWS articles and I love the content and layout, really nice graphics. Gave you a follow so I can read your future articles!

[Srikanth](https://hashnode.com/@Srikanth74659)

[Jul 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-nodejs-for-beginners-build-a-rest-api-in-10-minutes/60e5eeabc32fbd1b7371ffd8/comment/60e7e3164e18000309d81f32#reply-60e80fbd6d962b01bdeca34a)

Thank you [Full Stack Falcon](https://hashnode.com/@fullstackfalcon) it means a lot✌️

[Catalin Pit](https://hashnode.com/@Catalinpit)

[Jul 8, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-nodejs-for-beginners-build-a-rest-api-in-10-minutes/60e5eeabc32fbd1b7371ffd8/comment/60e691e2d534931b99a4fb79)

Nice introduction to Node! 🔥

However, do you still need the `bodyParser` package? Afaik, Express implemented the functionality of Body Parser. Now, you can now use it as follows:

```
app.use(express.json())
```

[Full Stack Falcon](https://hashnode.com/@fullstackfalcon)

[Jul 8, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-nodejs-for-beginners-build-a-rest-api-in-10-minutes/60e5eeabc32fbd1b7371ffd8/comment/60e691e2d534931b99a4fb79#reply-60e6a1fcd534931b99a4fd29)

Thanks, Catalin. Really appreciate it!

You are correct, in Express version 4.16 the body-parser was built in. I always auto-install body-parser out of old habits, so it is nice to learn I don't have to :)

I will update the example in the article.

[Catalin Pit](https://hashnode.com/@Catalinpit)

[Jul 8, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-nodejs-for-beginners-build-a-rest-api-in-10-minutes/60e5eeabc32fbd1b7371ffd8/comment/60e691e2d534931b99a4fb79#reply-60e6a7a8c32fbd1b73720aa1)

No worries, [Full Stack Falcon](https://hashnode.com/@fullstackfalcon)! Same here. It took a while to get rid of this habit.