Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Installing Nodemon

This video tutorial guides viewers through setting up a simple server using Node.js and the HTTP module. It covers installing Node Mon with NPM to avoid manual server restarts, explains the purpose of package.json in managing project dependencies, and demonstrates how to install Node Mon as a development dependency. The tutorial also discusses the node_modules folder and its role in dependency management. Finally, it shows how to configure and run Node Mon using NPM scripts, enhancing development efficiency by automating server restarts.

What is the purpose of the 'package.json' file in a Node.js project?

Explain the command 'npm init' and what it accomplishes.

Describe how to install 'nodemon' and its purpose in a development environment.

What is the significance of the 'node_modules' folder in a Node.js application?

What changes need to be made to run the server using 'nodemon' instead of 'node'?