JavaScript Masterclass - Zero to Job-Ready with Hands-On Projects - Webpack Dev Server / 162

The video tutorial explains how to configure and use the webpack dev server for development and production environments. It covers setting up scripts for development and production modes, utilizing hot module replacement for efficient development, and troubleshooting common issues. The tutorial also discusses finalizing the build process and introduces the concept of boilerplate code for future projects.

What command is used to start the development server in the setup described?

• npm run dev

• npm run start

• npm run serve

• npm run launch

Which directory is specified for the dev server to access during development?

• Dist

• public

• assets

• src

What is the purpose of setting 'watch' to true in the dev server configuration?

• To prevent server crashes

• To monitor changes and automatically rebuild

• To enable live reloading of the page

• To log all changes to a file

Which port is suggested as a default for the dev server?

• 9000

• 5000

• 8080

• 3000

What does setting 'hot' to true accomplish in the dev server?

• It compresses files

• It logs errors

• It enables hot module replacement

• It increases server speed

How does the dev server handle JavaScript files during development?

• It writes them to disk

• It compresses them

• It serves them from memory

• It ignores them

What issue arises with the memory bundle in the dev server?

• It is not accessible via the correct path

• It is too large to handle

• It does not update with changes

• It causes server crashes

What command is used to create the final production bundle?

• npm run deploy

• npm run build

• npm run finalize

• npm run compile

What is the purpose of the 'build' command in the context of this setup?

• To clean the project directory

• To install dependencies

• To create a production-ready bundle

• To start the development server

What is recommended to avoid repeating the setup process for new projects?

• Writing a detailed guide

• Creating a video tutorial

• Hiring a consultant

• Using a boilerplate code