Resources and Environment

The video tutorial provides an overview of the resources and tools used in the course, including a GitHub repository for the final project. It discusses the use of Visual Studio Code as a text editor, the installation of Node.js, and the importance of using Git for version control. The tutorial also introduces Postman for API testing and highlights the role of a course partner in handling Q&A. Additionally, it covers various VS Code extensions and settings to ensure a smooth development experience.

What is the primary text editor recommended for this course?

• Notepad++

• Atom

• Sublime Text

• Visual Studio Code

Why is it suggested to make git commits throughout the course?

• To save disk space

• To track changes and progress

• To avoid using GitHub

• To share code with friends

Which version of Node.js is recommended for this course?

• Version 16.0

• Version 14.6 or later

• Version 12.0

• Version 10.0

What tool is used to test backend endpoints before integration?

• Node.js

• VS Code

• Postman

• Git

Who is responsible for handling the Q&A section of the course?

• The course assistant

• Brad Traversy

• Bussiere

• A random instructor

Which VS Code extension helps in organizing code visually by colorizing brackets?

• ES7 React/Redux Snippets

• Auto Rename Tag

• Prettier

• Bracket Pair Colorizer

What is the purpose of the Prettier extension in VS Code?

• To provide code suggestions

• To highlight syntax errors

• To format code according to specified rules

• To add semicolons automatically