Web Development with Node.JS and MongoDB (Video 23)

This video tutorial covers how Express JS aids in building RESTful APIs, including planning and structuring APIs, handling errors, and exploring authentication methods. It explains the four levels of REST, the use of middleware, and the importance of choosing appropriate data formats and authentication methods. The video concludes with a summary and a preview of the next topic, which is consuming REST APIs on the server side.

What considerations should be made when designing the data format for an API?

What is the significance of providing good error messages in an API?

Discuss the different authentication methods available for APIs.