How to properly pass mysql connection to routes with express.js

Question

I am trying to figure out the best way to pass a mysql connection (using node-mysql) between my routes for express.js. I am dynamically adding each route (using a for each f

Answer 1

your solution will work if use db() instead of new db(), which returns an object and not the db connection

var db = require('../dbConnection.js');
//var connection = new db();
var connection = db();