Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Photo Upload for Bootcamp

The video tutorial covers the process of setting up file uploads for a boot camp application using Express. It begins with an introduction to the concept of uploading photos, followed by the installation and configuration of the Express file upload package. The tutorial then guides viewers through creating a controller method for handling photo uploads, testing the functionality using Postman, and implementing validation for file type and size. It also demonstrates how to create custom file names to prevent overwriting and how to configure a static folder for accessing uploaded files. Finally, the video discusses plans for enhancing middleware to handle pagination and sorting.

What initial task is performed before setting up the bootcamp photo upload feature?

• Setting up a new server

• Creating a new database

• Cleaning up the course model

• Installing a new package

Which package is used for handling file uploads in this tutorial?

• Multer

• Express File Upload

• Node File System

• Amazon S3

What HTTP method is used for the route to upload a bootcamp photo?

• GET

• POST

• PUT

• DELETE

What tool is used to test the file upload functionality?

• Insomnia

• Swagger

• cURL

• Postman

What is checked to ensure the uploaded file is an image?

• File name

• File size

• File extension

• MIME type

What is the maximum file size allowed for uploads, as set in the configuration?

• 5 MB

• 1 MB

• 500 KB

• 2 MB

What module is used to handle file paths in the Node.js application?

• URL

• FS

• HTTP

• Path

What is the purpose of creating a custom file name for uploads?

• To reduce file size

• To improve file readability

• To prevent file overwriting

• To enhance security

Where are uploaded files stored in the application?

• In the server root

• In the public/uploads directory

• In the database

• In the config directory

What is the final step to make uploaded images accessible via a URL?

• Setting the public folder as static

• Restarting the server

• Configuring the router

• Updating the database schema