Bonus: HTTP Requests Without a Library

The video tutorial explores making HTTP requests using Node.js core modules without relying on NPM libraries. It covers the differences between HTTP and HTTPS modules, demonstrates how to implement requests, handle data chunks, and manage errors. The tutorial emphasizes the complexity of using core modules and the advantages of using NPM libraries like 'request' or 'axios' for simplifying the process.

What are the two core modules explored for making HTTP requests?

Explain the difference between the HTTP and HTTPS modules in Node.js.

What is the purpose of the 'request' function in the context of making HTTP requests?

How do you initiate an HTTP request using the HTTPS module?

What are the potential issues when working with HTTP data streams?

How do you handle the response data when making an HTTP request?

What is the role of the 'end' method in the request process?

What steps are necessary to parse the response body from JSON to a JavaScript object?

Describe how error handling is implemented when making HTTP requests.

What is the significance of using NPM libraries like 'request' or 'Axios' over core modules?