Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Rate Limiting, HPP & CORS

The video tutorial covers implementing rate limiting and protection against HTTP parameter pollution using Express middleware. It demonstrates setting up express-rate-limit and HPP packages, testing rate limits, and enabling CORS for cross-domain requests. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on finalizing the API and planning for documentation using Postman and DocGen.

What is the purpose of implementing rate limiting in an API?

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Explain how express rate limit can be configured for requests.

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What is HTTP parameter pollution and how can it be prevented?

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Describe the steps to install and use the express rate limit middleware.

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How does the API respond when the rate limit is exceeded?

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What is the role of CORS in API development?

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Why is documentation important for a public API?

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