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Can you explain how middleware works in Express.js and provide an example of a custom middleware implementation?

Middleware in Express.js is a function that has access to the request, response, and the next middleware function in the application’s request-response cycle. Custom middleware can be created to handle…

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Can you explain how middleware works in Express.js and provide an example of a custom middleware implementation?

COVER // CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW MIDDLEWARE WORKS IN EXPRESS.JS AND PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE OF A CUSTOM MIDDLEWARE IMPLEMENTATION?

Middleware in Express.js is a function that has access to the request, response, and the next middleware function in the application’s request-response cycle. Custom middleware can be created to handle tasks like logging, authentication, or modifying request data before it reaches the route handlers.

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