Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Update User Details

The video tutorial explains how to create separate routes for updating user details and passwords. It covers the implementation of these routes using a users controller and auth routes, focusing on authentication for the current logged-in user. The tutorial demonstrates using Postman to test the routes and ensure they function correctly. It also highlights the importance of protecting sensitive fields during updates and returning tokens after password changes.

What is the primary focus of the user update functionality discussed in the video?

• Deleting user accounts

• Updating user roles

• Updating user name and email

• Creating new user accounts

Why is it important to separate user and admin functionalities?

• To allow users to delete their accounts

• To maintain security and restrict certain actions to admins

• To enable users to change their roles

• To ensure only admins can update user passwords

What method is used to update user details in the implementation?

• findByIdAndDelete

• replaceOne

• findByIdAndUpdate

• updateOne

Which fields are allowed to be updated in the user details route?

• Name and password

• Email and role

• Name and email

• Password and role

What tool is used to test the update details functionality?

• Insomnia

• Postman

• Swagger

• cURL

What is required from the user to update their password?

• Their email

• Their username

• Their role

• Their current password

What happens if the current password provided is incorrect during the password update?

• The password is updated anyway

• The account is locked

• An error response is returned

• The user is logged out

What is returned to the user after a successful password update?

• A success message

• A new token

• A confirmation email

• A password reset link

What should be done to verify the password change was successful?

• Contact support

• Attempt to log in with the new password

• Check the email for confirmation

• Attempt to log in with the old password

What is the next topic to be covered after user update functionality?

• Admin CRUD operations

• User registration

• User deletion

• Password recovery