Full Stack Web Development MASTERY Course - Novice to Expert - Views Directory in Express.js

The video tutorial covers the importance of the views directory in Express.js and how it interacts with template engines like HBS. It explains the consequences of renaming the views directory and provides a step-by-step guide on how to handle such changes by creating a template path variable. The tutorial also demonstrates how to add new pages using the template engine, ensuring the web application functions correctly even after directory modifications.

What is the purpose of the views directory in an Express.js application?

How do you specify the view engine in an Express.js application?

What happens if you rename the views directory to something else, like templates?

What modifications need to be made in the code if the views directory is changed?

Explain the significance of the app.set function in configuring the views directory.

Why is it important to keep your variable declarations organized in your Express.js application?

What is the role of the path module in setting the views directory?

How can you create a new page in an Express.js application using the HBS view engine?

What should you do if you want to access a new route like '/about' in your Express.js application?

What is the difference between response.send and response.render in Express.js?