SE 4200: Web Application Development II

Assignment: Express + MongoDB

Requirements

Web Service

• Create a RESTful HTTP web service using JavaScript, the Express framework, and MongoDB.

  • Define a simple resource for your application with several attributes.

  • Using Express, implement the following endpoints by defining a route for each with a request handler function:

    • Retrieve resource collection which returns data in JSON format.

    • Create resource member which accepts data in URL-encoded or JSON format.

  • Use MongoDB and the Mongoose ODM to persist and read resource records:

    • Define a Mongoose model and schema for your resource.

    • Use the appropriate model methods to save and read documents to and from MongoDB.

  • Conform to proper HTTP and REST standards across the application.

Documentation

• The following items should be clearly but concisely documented in the README.md within your Git repository:

  • The name of your resource, and the name of each of its attributes.

  • All REST endpoints implemented by your web service. For each, include a description and the HTTP method & path.

• Use Markdown to structure and style the content within your README.md.

Resources

• Express Documentation

• MongoDB Shell Documentation

• Mongoose Documentation

Submission

1. Submit your project using Git and GitHub. Start by creating a repo for this assignment here.
2. Show your completed assignment to the instructor during class or office hours to receive credit.

Last Updated 01/12/2026