Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Forgot Password - Generate Token

This video tutorial covers the implementation of a forgot password functionality. It explains how to generate a reset token, hash it, and store it in the database. The video also demonstrates seeding the database with initial data, setting up routes and controllers, and testing the functionality using Postman. The process involves using Node.js and the crypto module to ensure secure password reset operations.

What is the purpose of generating a token in the forgot password functionality?

• To log the user out

• To authenticate the user

• To reset the user's password

• To verify the user's email

What is the first step in setting up the forgot password functionality?

• Creating a new route

• Running the server

• Sending an email

• Seeding the database

Which method is used to find a user by email in the Auth JS controller?

• findAll

• findUser

• findById

• findOne

What module is used to generate and hash the reset password token?

• Hash

• Crypto

• Token

• Buffer

What is the purpose of hashing the reset token before storing it in the database?

• To format it

• To make it readable

• To secure it

• To shorten it

How long is the reset password token valid for?

• 15 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

What tool is used to test the forgot password functionality?

• Swagger

• cURL

• Insomnia

• Postman

What response is expected when an email not in the database is used?

• 403 Forbidden

• 404 Not Found

• 200 OK

• 500 Internal Server Error

What should be done if the password is not modified during the save operation?

• Skip validation

• Run validation

• Throw an error

• Log the event

What is the purpose of the 'validate before save' option?

• To ensure data integrity

• To skip unnecessary checks

• To log changes

• To update timestamps