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# [What is Middleware in Express and How It Works](https://soumyaditya-blog.hashnode.dev/what-is-middleware-in-express-and-how-it-works?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn what middleware is in Express.js, how next() works, middleware types, and request flow with examples.

May 6 · 6 min read · soumyaditya-blog.hashnode.dev  
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