This video tutorial introduces Node.js, an open-source, cross-platform runtime environment for executing JavaScript code outside of a browser. It covers the architecture of Node.js, highlighting its non-blocking, asynchronous nature, which makes it ideal for scalable, data-intensive applications. The tutorial guides viewers through installing Node.js, building a simple application, and understanding the module system. It also explores built-in modules like path and OS, working with files, handling events, and creating a web server using the HTTP module. The video emphasizes the benefits of using Node.js for backend services and its large ecosystem of open-source libraries.

What makes Node.js a preferred choice for building scalable backend services?

• It is only used for frontend development.

• It is a framework like Django.

• It is easy to get started and highly scalable.

• It is a programming language.

How does Node.js differ from traditional programming languages?

• Node.js is a frontend framework.

• Node.js is a version control system.

• Node.js is a type of database.

• Node.js is a runtime environment, not a language.

What is a key feature of Node.js's architecture that enhances its scalability?

• Synchronous processing

• Blocking architecture

• Single-threaded synchronous processing

• Asynchronous, non-blocking architecture

In Node.js, what is the purpose of the 'require' function?

• To execute a database query

• To create a new thread

• To load a module

• To declare a new variable

Why is modularity important in Node.js applications?

• It is only used for styling purposes.

• It prevents variable and function name conflicts.

• It helps in building monolithic applications.

• It allows for global variable access.

What is the primary focus of the course mentioned in the introduction?

• Building a to-do app

• Creating a RESTful API for a video rental application

• Learning basic JavaScript syntax

• Exploring HTML and CSS

Which Node.js module is used to work with file paths?

• HTTP

• OS

• Path

• Stream

What is the purpose of the EventEmitter class in Node.js?

• To handle HTTP requests

• To manage file systems

• To create and handle events

• To parse JSON data

How can you extend the functionality of the EventEmitter class?

• By importing the 'fs' module

• By using the 'extends' keyword

• By creating a new instance of EventEmitter

• By using the 'require' function

What is a common use of the HTTP module in Node.js?

• To manage databases

• To create a web server

• To perform mathematical calculations

• To handle file uploads