Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - CSS Minify Extract Plugin

The video tutorial addresses an issue of unstyled content flash when reloading a page in a small application. The instructor demonstrates the problem using a live server and suggests a solution using the mini CSS extract plugin. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to implement the fix in the webpack configuration, including installing the plugin, modifying the rules, and testing the solution in both production and development environments.

What issue is discussed in the first section regarding page reloads?

• Slow loading times

• Flash of unstyled content

• JavaScript errors

• Missing images

Which plugin is suggested to solve the unstyled content issue?

• JavaScript Minify Plugin

• CSS Loader Plugin

• Mini CSS Extract Plugin

• HTML Webpack Plugin

What is the first step in implementing the mini CSS extract plugin?

• Replace the HTML loader

• Install it using npm

• Run the development server

• Add it to the plugins array

After implementing the mini CSS extract plugin, what change is observed in the build?

• A separate CSS file is created

• JavaScript files are minified

• Images are optimized

• HTML files are compressed

What is the final step mentioned before refactoring the larger project?

• Optimizing images

• Configuring the HTML loader

• Running npm install

• Testing the dev environment