Full Stack Web Development MASTERY Course - Novice to Expert - Introduction to Express.js

The video tutorial introduces Express.js, a popular Node.js framework, highlighting its benefits over plain Node.js for backend development. It covers setting up an Express.js project, using NPM for package management, and understanding versioning. The tutorial also demonstrates building a basic Express.js application, explaining key concepts like routing and CRUD operations.

What is Express.js and how does it relate to Node.js?

Explain the advantages of using Express.js over plain Node.js for building APIs.

What command is used to install Express.js via npm?

What is the role of middleware in Express.js?

Explain the significance of the versioning system in npm packages.

Describe the structure of a basic Express.js application.

How do you define a route in an Express.js application?

What are the main HTTP methods used in Express.js for CRUD operations?

How can you handle errors in an Express.js application?

What is the purpose of the 'app.listen' method in an Express.js application?