Express.js is a Server-Side, Model-View-Controller (MVC) Web Framework. TJ Holowaychuk created Express.js in 2010 as the first stable version. This is heavily influenced by the minimalistic Framework Sinatra and offers minimalistic functionality for lightweight software.
Features
Minimalistic, Server-Side rendered Web framework
Supports end-to-end application development with MVC pattern and View layer
Supports middleware as well as routing and templating
Highly mature, stable, and great performant
When should you use Express.js?
If your web development team masters in JavaScript and aces Node.js based back-end development
If serverless computing is your forte
When should you not use Express.js?
You’re planning to create a highly scalable application
