Node.js · Middle · Question 30 of 75

Does the order of `app.use()` calls matter in Express?

1No, Express sorts them automatically
✓Correct answer: Yes, middleware and routes run in the order they are registered
3Only for static files

Explanation

For example, express.json() must be registered before routes that read req.body, and the error handler must be last.

Further reading

Express: Using middleware ↗

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