Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Basic Express Server, dotenv & Git

Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Basic Express Server, dotenv & Git

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Interactive Video

Information Technology (IT), Architecture

University

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The video tutorial guides viewers through setting up a basic Express server, creating a project structure, and installing necessary dependencies. It covers configuring environment variables, initializing the server, and testing it using Postman. The tutorial emphasizes practical steps for setting up a backend API using Express, including creating a package.json file, installing Express and dotenv, and configuring scripts for development and production environments.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the first step in setting up a basic Express server?

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What command is used to create a package.json file?

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What is the purpose of the 'nodemon' package in the development environment?

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What are environment variables and how are they accessed in an Express application?

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How do you set the environment variable for production mode in the package.json scripts?

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What is the significance of the 'config' folder in the Express application setup?

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How do you log the server's running status and environment in the console?

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