Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - Tools and Setup

This video tutorial covers the essential tools and environment setup for front-end JavaScript development. It introduces Visual Studio Code as the recommended text editor, along with useful extensions like Live Server and Prettier. The video also provides a basic overview of Git for version control and Node JS for running JavaScript outside the browser. Key configurations for Prettier are demonstrated to maintain clean and consistent code formatting.

Which text editor is recommended for front-end JavaScript development in the video?

• Notepad++

• Atom

• Visual Studio Code

• Sublime Text

What is the primary purpose of Git as mentioned in the video?

• To compile JavaScript

• To manage project versions

• To edit code

• To design web pages

Which of the following is a method to install Git on a Mac?

• Using Homebrew

• Using APT

• Using Snap

• Using Chocolatey

What is Node.js primarily used for according to the video?

• Editing HTML files

• Designing web pages

• Running JavaScript on a server

• Creating CSS styles

What does NPM stand for?

• New Project Module

• Node Package Manager

• Next Page Module

• Network Protocol Manager

What is the main benefit of using the Live Server extension?

• It compiles JavaScript code

• It provides a mini dev server with auto-reload

• It formats code automatically

• It manages project versions

What does the Prettier extension help with?

• Formatting code neatly

• Managing project versions

• Compiling JavaScript code

• Running JavaScript on a server