Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Database Seeder For Bootcamps

The video tutorial explains how to create a database seeder for boot camps using Node.js and Mongoose. It covers setting up the environment, loading models, and connecting to the database. The tutorial demonstrates reading and parsing JSON files, importing data into the database, and deleting data. It also shows how to run the seeder with command-line arguments for importing or deleting data. The video concludes with a brief introduction to advanced queries and future steps.

What is the primary purpose of creating a database seeder in this tutorial?

• To manage user authentication

• To optimize database queries

• To quickly enter boot camps into the database

• To enhance the user interface

Which module is used to handle file operations in the seeder setup?

• OS

• Path

• FS

• HTTP

What is the purpose of loading environment variables in the seeder?

• To configure the server port

• To access the MongoDB URI

• To set the application theme

• To manage user sessions

Which method is used to read JSON files synchronously in the tutorial?

• readFileSync

• readFileAsync

• readFilePromise

• readFile

What is the purpose of the 'importData' function in the seeder?

• To import data into the database

• To export data from the database

• To delete data from the database

• To update existing data

Which Mongoose method is used to delete all documents in a collection?

• clearCollection

• removeAll

• deleteAll

• deleteMany

How can you specify whether to import or delete data using the seeder?

• By modifying the database schema

• By using command-line arguments

• By editing the config file

• By changing the server settings

What command is used to import data using the seeder?

• node seeder -r

• node seeder -u

• node seeder -i

• node seeder -d

What is the expected outcome when running 'node seeder -d'?

• Data is imported into the database

• Data is exported from the database

• Data is deleted from the database

• Data is updated in the database

What future enhancements are planned for the seeder?

• Improving the user interface

• Including courses, reviews, and users

• Integrating with a new database

• Adding user authentication