Working with Timestamps

This video tutorial explains how to enable timestamps in Mongoose models for users and tasks. It covers the process of customizing the schema to include 'created at' and 'updated at' fields, allowing for better data tracking. The tutorial includes a challenge to apply these changes to the task model, followed by a solution walkthrough. The video concludes with a preview of the next topic, which involves setting up routes to filter data.

What are the two new fields added to Mongoose models when enabling timestamps?

• created at and updated at

• begin date and finish date

• start time and end time

• initiation and completion

What is the default setting for timestamps in Mongoose models?

• Automatic

• False

• True

• Enabled

What is the purpose of wiping the database before enabling timestamps?

• To ensure consistent data for testing

• To remove all user data

• To update the server settings

• To clear cache memory

What is the first step in enabling timestamps for the task model?

• Create a new database

• Add timestamps directly to the model

• Delete existing tasks

• Refactor the task model to explicitly create a schema

What is the additional step required for the task model compared to the user model?

• Changing the server configuration

• Adding more fields

• Creating a separate schema

• Using a different database

What tool is used to test the creation of new tasks with timestamps?

• Visual Studio Code

• Postman

• MongoDB Compass

• Robo 3T

How can timestamps be beneficial for applications?

• They allow for better sorting and filtering of data

• They increase the speed of the application

• They reduce the size of the database

• They automatically update the database schema