Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Using the Express Router

The video tutorial explains how to organize and manage CRUD routes for boot camps using Express Router. It covers creating a new routes folder, setting up routes in a separate file, linking and mounting these routes to specific URLs, and testing them. The tutorial also introduces the concept of controller methods to keep the code clean and organized, preparing for more complex logic in future videos.

What is the purpose of creating a new file for routes in Express?

• To enable automatic route generation

• To allow multiple users to edit the server file simultaneously

• To increase the server's processing speed

• To keep the server file clean and organized

What is the first step in using the Express Router in a new file?

• Define the routes

• Create a new server file

• Import the Express module

• Initialize the router

How do you change existing routes to use the Express Router?

• Add a new middleware function

• Use a different port for the router

• Create a new instance of the server

• Replace 'app' with 'router' in the route definitions

What is the purpose of mounting the router onto a specific URL?

• To enable route-specific middleware

• To define the base path for the routes

• To increase the server's response time

• To allow dynamic route creation

What is the significance of the 'app.use' method in Express?

• It is used to define static files

• It mounts middleware functions at a specified path

• It initializes the server

• It creates a new database connection

Why is it beneficial to move logic into controller methods?

• To reduce the number of files in the project

• To improve code readability and organization

• To increase the execution speed of the server

• To allow for automatic error handling

What is the next step after moving routes to a separate file?

• Test the routes to ensure they work correctly

• Delete the original server file

• Implement a caching mechanism

• Create a new database schema