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# [URL Parameters vs Query Strings in Express.js](https://blog.xpvishal.dev/url-parameters-vs-query-strings-in-express-js?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Stop confusing params and query in Express.js

Apr 30 · 5 min read · blog.xpvishal.dev  
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In Express.js, **URL Parameters** (e.g., `/user/:id`) are used to identify specific resources and are accessed via `req.params`, while **Query Strings** (e.g., `?search=true`) are used for filtering or sorting and are accessed via `req.query`. Simply put: parameters define **what** the resource is, while query strings define **how** it should be displayed.