React JS Masterclass - Go From Zero To Job Ready - Webpack Setup / 252

The video tutorial guides viewers through setting up a project with Webpack and Firebase. It covers creating necessary folders and files, initializing NPM, installing specific versions of Webpack and Firebase, and configuring Webpack. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using the same package versions to avoid compatibility issues. It also demonstrates running Webpack and using a live server to test the setup. The session concludes with a recap and a preview of the next steps involving Firebase integration.

What is the first step in setting up the project structure for Webpack?

• Create a package.json file

• Install Webpack

• Create 'dist' and 'src' folders

• Run a live server

Why is it recommended to use specific versions of Webpack and Firebase?

• To improve the performance of the application

• To reduce the size of the final bundle

• To avoid issues with version mismatches during learning

• To ensure compatibility with older browsers

Which command is used to initialize NPM in the project?

• npm run

• npm init

• npm install

• npm start

What is the purpose of the 'entry' property in the Webpack configuration?

• To specify the output directory

• To define the starting point of the application

• To set the mode of the application

• To enable hot module replacement

Which file is created by Webpack to bundle all JavaScript files?

• index.html

• main.js

• bundle.js

• app.js

How can you run Webpack using NPM scripts?

• npm run start

• npm run init

• npm run build

• npm run serve

What is the role of the 'watch' property in Webpack configuration?

• To enable debugging features

• To optimize the bundle size

• To monitor changes and rebuild the bundle

• To automatically reload the browser

What should be added to the HTML file to link the bundled JavaScript?

• A script tag with the source set to bundle.js

• A meta tag for viewport settings

• A link to the favicon

• A link to the CSS file

What tool is used to run the server in this setup?

• Nginx server

• Live server

• Apache server

• Node.js server

What is the next focus after setting up Webpack according to the recap?

• Installing additional plugins

• Integrating Firebase

• Optimizing the bundle

• Configuring Babel