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Frans Teja
8,175 PointsIs it a must to require body parser in your web application?
Is it a must to require body parser in your application. Is there any other way other than installing new npm to get POST request data. Thanks!
2 Answers
Bruno Navarrete
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Graduate 22,246 PointsAn HTTP response comes in an unreadable stream of data, which is a lot more difficult to work with for humans. Body-parser helps you turn it into easier-to-read and easier-to-use data. You can read a little more about it here:
What exactly does body-parser do with express.js and why do I need it?
codingchewie
8,764 PointsThe latest version of Express 4, body-parser was integrated into it: express.urlencoded([options]) in case anyone runs across this when reading the Q&As.
To use write:
app.use(express.urlencoded({ extended: false }))
Hamdi Elshahat
2,565 PointsHow can I get the express version?
wildgoosestudent
11,274 PointsThis works too app.use(express.urlencoded());