The Full Stack Web Development - Express Setup and Routing

This video tutorial covers the installation and setup of Express, a Node.js framework. It explains how to create a package.json file, install dependencies like Express and Body Parser, and set up an entry file app.js. The tutorial introduces middleware, demonstrates creating routes, and shows how to use NodeMon for automatic server reloading. It also covers serving static files from a public directory, preparing viewers for using template engines in future lessons.

What command is used to initialize a new Node.js project and create a package.json file?

• npm start

• npm init

• npm run

• npm install

Which module is used to parse incoming request bodies in a middleware before your handlers?

• Express

• Path

• File System

• Body Parser

What is the purpose of the 'require' function in Node.js?

• To create a new file

• To initialize a project

• To import modules

• To start the server

In Express, what is middleware?

• A function that handles database operations

• A function that has access to the request and response objects

• A function that starts the server

• A function that initializes the application

What does the 'app.use' method do in Express?

• It starts the server

• It sets up a route

• It applies middleware to the application

• It initializes the application

What is the purpose of NodeMon in a Node.js application?

• To compile JavaScript files

• To handle HTTP requests

• To automatically restart the server on file changes

• To manage database connections

Which HTTP method is typically used to fetch data from a server?

• POST

• GET

• PUT

• DELETE

Where should static files like CSS and JavaScript be placed in an Express application?

• In the package.json file

• In the root directory

• In the node_modules folder

• In a designated public directory

What is the purpose of the 'express.static' middleware?

• To parse JSON data

• To manage database connections

• To handle dynamic routing

• To serve static files

How do you specify the directory for static files in Express?

• Using 'app.get'

• Using 'app.post'

• Using 'express.static'

• Using 'app.listen'