Create a fake REST API Using JSON Server

The video tutorial introduces JSON Server, a tool for mimicking a REST API using a JSON file. It covers installation via NPM, setting up the server, creating a data structure, and running the server on localhost. The tutorial demonstrates how to interact with the server, view data, and make API requests, providing a flexible backend solution for front-end development.

What is the primary purpose of using JSON Server?

• To replace a database in a live application

• To compile JavaScript code

• To mimic a REST API using a JSON file

• To create a production-ready backend

Which command is used to install JSON Server with NPM?

• npm install json-server

• npm install json-server --dev

• npm install json-server --global

• npm install json-server --local

What file needs to be created to set up JSON Server as an API?

• config.json

• db.json

• api.json

• server.js

In which file do you add a script to run JSON Server automatically?

• package.json

• config.json

• server.js

• index.html

What is a key requirement for JSON keys in the data structure?

• They must be numbers

• They must be wrapped in single quotes

• They must be wrapped in double quotes

• They must be in uppercase

Which port does JSON Server run on by default?

• 8080

• 5000

• 4000

• 3000

What feature does JSON Server provide when you visit localhost:3000?

• A welcome page showing resources

• A database management tool

• A code editor

• A command line interface