Sometimes, we want to use a regex for route matching in Express and Node.js
In this article, we’ll look at how to use a regex for route matching in Express and Node.js.
How to use a regex for route matching in Express and Node.js?
To use a regex for route matching in Express and Node.js, we can use a regular JavaScript regex as route path argument.
For instance, we write
app.get(/^\/(discussion|page)\/(.+)/, (req, res, next) => {
//...
});
to call app.get with a regex that matches discussion or page with any characters after either one.
Conclusion
To use a regex for route matching in Express and Node.js, we can use a regular JavaScript regex as route path argument.
