Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Node.js Development 1.5: Debugging My Application

This video tutorial covers debugging applications using Visual Studio Code and Chrome DevTools. It begins with setting up a basic HTTP server in Node.js and demonstrates how to use breakpoints and launch.json in Visual Studio Code. The tutorial then explores using the node --inspect flag to debug with Chrome DevTools, highlighting the integration of these tools for effective JavaScript debugging.

What is the primary purpose of setting up a basic HTTP server in Node.js in this tutorial?

• To showcase API development

• To illustrate debugging techniques

• To demonstrate server-side rendering

• To teach HTTP protocol basics

In Visual Studio Code, what file is created to configure the debugging environment?

• settings.json

• tasks.json

• launch.json

• config.json

Which action allows you to step into a function during debugging in Visual Studio Code?

• Step Over

• Step Out

• Continue

• Step Into

What command is used to start Node.js in debug mode with Chrome DevTools?

• node --inspect

• node --debug

• node --chrome

• node --devtools

What version of Node.js is mentioned as being visible in Chrome DevTools?

• Node version 8

• Node version 14

• Node version 10

• Node version 12

What feature of Chrome DevTools is highlighted as particularly powerful for debugging JavaScript?

• Network monitoring

• Console logging

• Breakpoint management

• Element inspection

What is the main benefit of using Chrome DevTools with Node.js as mentioned in the video?

• Free access to premium features

• Integration with other browsers

• Automatic code optimization

• Powerful debugging capabilities