Controllers are JavaScript files that contain a set of methods, called actions, reached by the client according to the requested route. Whenever a client requests the route, the action performs the business logic code and sends back the response. Controllers represent the C in the model-view-controller (MVC) pattern.
Learn how to authenticate use custom services and controllers using our FoodAdvisor example
With Strapi's error handling feature it's easy to send and receive errors in your application.
The diagram represents a simplified version of how a request travels through the Strapi back end, with global middlewares highlighted. The backend customization introduction page includes a complete, interactive diagram.
Learn more about requests and responses for Strapi, the most popular headless CMS.
Strapi routes handle requests to your content and are auto-generated for your content-types. Routes can be customized according to your needs.
Strapi 5 uses koa-body v6, which updates node formidable to v2.