🔥 Welcome to Part 16 of the MongoDB Fundamentals, Functions & ORM Detailed Guide! In this episode, we shift gears into server-side development by setting up Express.js, the minimal and powerful Node.js web framework. This is where we begin turning your MongoDB + Prisma setup into a fully functional backend API—perfect for powering your web and mobile apps.

You’ll get a clean, production-ready Express structure up and running, ready to handle routes, middleware, and database connections.

✅ What You’ll Learn in This Video:

✔️ Installing and configuring Express.js in a Node.js project
✔️ Structuring your Express app with routes, controllers, and middleware
✔️ Connecting your Express server to MongoDB via Prisma ORM
✔️ Creating your first GET and POST endpoints
✔️ Setting up nodemon for hot reloading and smoother development

💡 Why This Step Matters:

🔹 Provides the foundation for your backend REST API
🔹 Bridges database logic and client requests using routes and controllers
🔹 Sets the stage for full CRUD functionality with clean separation of concerns