Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Creating Controller Methods

This video tutorial explains how to create and organize controller methods for handling specific routes in a Node.js and Express application. It covers setting up controllers, exporting methods, defining route access, and connecting methods to routes. The tutorial also introduces middleware concepts, emphasizing the importance of clean and organized code for building APIs.

What is the purpose of creating controller methods in an API?

How does the approach to building APIs in this course differ from previous courses mentioned?

What are middleware functions and what parameters do they take?

Explain the significance of adding headers to controller methods.

What does it mean for a route to be public or private in the context of this API?

Describe the process of connecting controller methods to route files.

What role does middleware play in the API as discussed in the text?