RESTful Web API Design with Node.js (Video 6)

This video tutorial covers the creation of an Express JS application, the generation of Twitter API keys, and the installation of MongoDB. It begins with an introduction to Express JS, a lightweight Node JS web framework, and its capabilities in handling HTTP requests and responses. The tutorial then guides viewers through setting up an Express JS application, including initializing a package.json file and creating a simple 'Hello World' server. Next, it explains how to generate Twitter API keys by creating a new app on Twitter's developer platform. Finally, the video provides instructions for downloading and installing MongoDB, a document-based database, and setting it up for use. The section concludes with a summary of the key concepts covered, including APIs, HTTP requests, RESTful APIs, and the tools used in the tutorial.

What is the primary function of Express JS as a web framework?

• To compile JavaScript code

• To provide an interface for handling HTTP requests

• To create desktop applications

• To manage database connections

What is the purpose of running 'npm init' in a Node.js project?

• To start the Node.js server

• To install all dependencies

• To compile the JavaScript code

• To initialize the package.json file

Which command is used to install Express JS in a Node.js application?

• npm install express

• node install express

• express install

• npm start express

What is the default port used in the example Express server?

• 80

• 3000

• 8080

• 5000

What is required to access Twitter's data through their API?

• A Twitter account

• API keys

• A verified email

• A premium subscription

What is MongoDB primarily used for in the context of this tutorial?

• To compile JavaScript code

• To manage server requests

• To store user data

• To host web applications

What is a potential issue with the Twitter API callback URL field?

• It requires a specific port number

• It must match the website URL

• It is optional but can cause issues if left blank

• It must be a secure URL