Full Stack Web Development MASTERY Course - Novice to Expert - Serving Static Website Using Express.js

This tutorial explains how to serve a static website using Node.js and Express. It covers setting up the project structure, installing Express, and creating a basic server. The video also demonstrates using middleware to serve static files and finalizes with testing the server to ensure the static website is served correctly.

What is the primary purpose of the 'node_modules' folder in a Node.js project?

• To serve as a backup for the project files

• To hold the configuration files for the project

• To contain all the installed packages and their dependencies

• To store all the JavaScript files created by the developer

Which command is used to install the Express package in a Node.js project?

• npm install express

• node install express

• express install

• npm get express

Why is it recommended to run Express applications on port 8000 instead of port 3000?

• Port 3000 is reserved for React applications

• Port 8000 is faster than port 3000

• Port 8000 is the default port for Node.js

• Port 3000 is not supported by Express

In Express, what is the purpose of the 'app.get' method?

• To install middleware

• To send data to the server

• To handle GET requests and define routes

• To start the server

What is middleware in the context of Express?

• A built-in function to start the server

• A function that has access to the request, response, and next middleware function

• A function that handles HTTP requests

• A method to define routes

Which built-in middleware function is used to serve static files in Express?

• express.router()

• express.json()

• express.urlencoded()

• express.static()

What is the difference between relative and absolute paths?

• Relative paths are used only in Linux

• Relative paths use forward slashes, absolute paths use backslashes

• Relative paths are longer than absolute paths

• Absolute paths are used only in Windows

Why is it important to name the main HTML file 'index.html' when serving static files with Express?

• Express only recognizes files named 'index.html'

• It is a convention that helps Express identify the main file

• It is required for the server to start

• It is necessary for the middleware to function

What is the role of the 'path.join' method in setting up a static path?

• To concatenate strings

• To create a path string that is compatible across different operating systems

• To start the server

• To install middleware

What is the benefit of using the 'nodemon' package when developing with Node.js?

• It speeds up the server response time

• It automatically restarts the server when file changes are detected

• It helps in debugging the code

• It provides a graphical interface for Node.js