Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - HTTP & the Node Http Module

This video tutorial covers the basics of HTTP, including its role as the web's protocol, the request-response cycle, and status codes. It demonstrates setting up a Node.js server using the core HTTP module and explains how to use Postman to make various HTTP requests. The tutorial aims to provide a foundational understanding of HTTP and server-client communication.

What does HTTP stand for and why is it important?

Describe the request-response cycle in HTTP.

Explain the significance of status codes in HTTP responses.

What are the components of an HTTP request?

What is the role of headers in HTTP requests and responses?

How can you create a server using Node.js and the HTTP module?

What is Postman and how is it used in the context of HTTP?

How do you handle different HTTP methods like GET and POST?

What is the purpose of the 'res.end()' method in a Node.js server?

How can you extract information from the request object in Node.js?