Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - HTML Webpack Plugin

The video tutorial covers the installation and configuration of the HTML Webpack Plugin, demonstrating how to generate an index HTML file in the disk folder. It explains the process of setting up a plugins array in the webpack configuration and using templates to ensure changes persist. The tutorial also highlights the importance of not modifying the disk folder directly and provides guidance on deploying the application to GitHub or a server. The video concludes with a preview of the next topic, the webpack dev server plugin.

What is the purpose of the HTML Webpack plugin?

How do you install the HTML Webpack plugin?

What should you see in your package.json after installing the plugin?

What do you need to do after installing a plugin in Webpack?

What is the significance of the 'template' in the HTML Webpack plugin configuration?

How does the template affect the output HTML file?

What happens to the content of the template when you rebuild your project?