Mastering MEAN Web Development Expert Full Stack JavaScript (Video 13)

This video tutorial explores advanced techniques for structuring APIs using Express. It covers API versioning to manage future changes, using query parameters for flexible endpoints, and compressing API responses to enhance performance. The tutorial provides practical examples and best practices for building robust APIs.

What are some novel ways to structure APIs to avoid future headaches?

What is the purpose of allowing clients to limit fields, sort, and filter in API responses?

How does versioning your API help in making future improvements?

Explain how to implement query parameters for sorting and filtering in an API.

How can using a mock database help in testing API functionalities?

What are the benefits of compressing API responses before sending them to clients?

Describe the steps to install and use the compression module in an Express app.