What is the difference between route params, query params, and body in Express?
Route params identify a resource (in the path, required). Query params filter (after ?, optional). Body sends data for create/update (with express.json, larger). Use each for the right job.
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When the data identifies a specific resource. /users/:id where id is required. Always a string. Convert to ObjectId or number when needed.
For optional filters, sorting, and pagination. /users?role=admin&limit=10. Always strings. Coerce when needed. Optional, so the endpoint works without them too.
For POST and PATCH where you are creating or updating a resource. Requires express.json middleware. The body can be large and complex. Do not put filters in body of a GET request.
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