Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Node.js Development 1.6: Keep on Running

The video tutorial covers techniques to keep Node.js applications running smoothly using tools like NodeMon for development and PM2 for production. NodeMon helps in automatically restarting applications upon changes, enhancing productivity. PM2 is introduced as a process manager for production environments, providing insights into application status and resource usage. The tutorial concludes with a brief overview of the next topic, performance profiling.

What is the main problem with manually restarting a Node.js server?

• It requires additional hardware.

• It is time-consuming and interrupts workflow.

• It causes data loss.

• It increases server load.

What is the primary benefit of using Nodemon in development?

• It enhances application security.

• It provides real-time analytics.

• It automatically restarts the server on file changes.

• It reduces server memory usage.

How does Nodemon improve productivity during development?

• By integrating with social media platforms.

• By providing a graphical user interface.

• By reducing the need for manual server restarts.

• By offering cloud storage solutions.

What is a key feature of PM2 that makes it suitable for production environments?

• It offers a built-in code editor.

• It integrates with blockchain technology.

• It provides detailed application monitoring.

• It automatically updates Node.js versions.

How can you install PM2 globally?

• Using the command 'npm install pm2 --dev'.

• Using the command 'npm install pm2 --local'.

• Using the command 'npm install pm2 -g'.

• Using the command 'npm install pm2 --save'.

What information does PM2 provide about the application?

• User activity logs.

• Application name and status.

• Network configuration settings.

• Database schema details.

What command is used to start an application with PM2?

• pm2 run index.js

• pm2 execute index.js

• pm2 start index.js

• pm2 launch index.js