Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Environment Setup

This video tutorial covers the essential tools and environment setup needed for API development, including Node.js, NPM, VS Code, Git, and Postman. It also discusses recommended VS Code extensions and provides a guide on configuring Prettier for code formatting. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using a version control system and highlights the benefits of using Git Bash on Windows.

What is the primary purpose of NPM in Node.js development?

• To debug Node.js applications

• To manage and install packages

• To create user interfaces

• To compile JavaScript code

Which text editor is highly recommended for web development in the video?

• Atom

• Sublime Text

• VS Code

• Notepad++

What is the main function of Git in the development process?

• To edit code

• To manage version control

• To test APIs

• To compile applications

What tool is recommended for making requests to an API during development?

• VS Code

• Git Bash

• Node.js

• Postman

Which VS Code extension is used for automatic code formatting?

• Express Snippet

• Markdown Preview

• Prettier

• Bracket Pair Colorizer

What does the Bracket Pair Colorizer extension do?

• Converts double quotes to single quotes

• Provides snippets for Express

• Highlights matching brackets with colors

• Formats code automatically

Which setting in Prettier ensures that single quotes are used instead of double quotes?

• Format on Save

• Use Semicolons

• Single Quote

• Tab Width