Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Basic Express Server, dotenv & Git

The video tutorial guides viewers through setting up a basic Express server, creating a project structure, and installing necessary dependencies. It covers configuring environment variables, initializing the server, and testing it using Postman. The tutorial emphasizes practical steps for setting up a backend API using Express, including creating a package.json file, installing Express and dotenv, and configuring scripts for development and production environments.

What is the primary purpose of setting up a basic Express server?

• To design a frontend application

• To handle HTTP requests and responses

• To manage user authentication

• To create a database

Where should you create the new project folder for the Express server?

• In the documents folder

• On the desktop or any preferred location

• In the system root directory

• In the downloads folder

Which command is used to initialize a package.json file?

• npm init

• npm run

• npm install

• npm start

What is the purpose of the dotenv package in an Express project?

• To manage database connections

• To create environment variables

• To handle user sessions

• To compile JavaScript files

Which script is used to start the server in production mode?

• npm run dev

• npm run production

• node server

• npm start

What is the default port set for the Express server in the environment variables?

• 6000

• 5000

• 4000

• 3000

What command is used to run the server in development mode?

• npm run production

• npm start

• npm run dev

• node server

What response is received when accessing a route that hasn't been created yet?

• 404 Not Found

• 500 Internal Server Error

• 403 Forbidden

• 200 OK

Which tool is mentioned for testing API requests?

• cURL

• Insomnia

• Swagger

• Postman

What is the purpose of the .gitignore file in the project?

• To list files to be included in the repository

• To list files to be excluded from the repository

• To manage user permissions

• To configure server settings