Web Development with Node.JS and MongoDB (Video 34)

This video tutorial explains the process of preparing and publishing a package to NPM. It begins with an introduction to NPM, its role in Node.js, and the prerequisites for using it. The tutorial then guides viewers through creating a package.json file, setting up necessary scripts, and configuring the package for global installation. It also covers registering and logging into an NPM account, publishing the package, and ensuring it is public. Finally, the video emphasizes the importance of testing and versioning before republishing, and concludes with a brief mention of the next topic: Platform as a Service and Heroku.

What is the primary role of NPM in Node.js development?

• To host web applications

• To compile JavaScript code

• To debug Node.js applications

• To manage and share packages

Which file is essential for defining a Node.js package's metadata and dependencies?

• config.js

• index.js

• README.md

• package.json

What is the purpose of the 'scripts' section in a package.json file?

• To set the package license

• To specify the package version

• To define custom commands for automation

• To list all dependencies

Before publishing a package to NPM, what must a developer do?

• Register and log in to an NPM account

• Test the package on multiple platforms

• Write a detailed user manual

• Create a GitHub repository

What is the default visibility setting for scoped packages on NPM?

• Public

• Protected

• Hidden

• Private