Using template engines or return data with JSON in ExpressJS?

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    Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for node.

  • I'm learning ExpressJS & I was wondering what's the industry standard when building things with it. What's more common to use template engines or instead return data in a JSON format? I have tried researching this question, but I can't find a definitive answer to it.

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  • I'm a professional front-end web developer & I'm looking for Node's frameworks that are opinionated, easy learning curve & provide many features out of the box. Sometimes, I have narrow my criteria down to Sails & Meteor. I think I'll go with Meteor. Do you have any feedback for me regarding this?

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  • I'm a professional front-end web developer & I'm looking for Node's frameworks that are opinionated, easy learning curve & provide many features out of the box. Sometimes, I have narrow my criteria down to Sails & Meteor. I think I'll go with Meteor. Do you have any feedback for me regarding this?

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