Section Intro: Sending Emails

This tutorial teaches how to send emails from Node.js applications using the SendGrid service. It covers the basic setup and integration of SendGrid, a popular email service for developers, and compares it with other services like Postmark and Mandrill. The tutorial highlights the ease of integration using the SendGrid NPM module, requiring minimal lines of code to implement email functionality in applications.

What is the primary function of the email sending feature in Node.js applications?

• To store emails in a database

• To send emails directly from the application

• To receive emails from users

• To forward emails to another server

Which service is highlighted as a favorite for sending emails from applications?

• SendGrid

• Postmark

• Mailchimp

• Mandrill

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an alternative to SendGrid?

• Mandrill

• Postmark

• Mailgun

• SendGrid

What is a key advantage of using SendGrid for email integration in Node.js?

• It is the only service available for Node.js

• It can be integrated with minimal lines of code

• It offers a free plan with unlimited emails

• It requires no coding

How many lines of code are approximately needed to integrate SendGrid into a Node.js application?

• 5 lines

• 15 lines

• 30 lines

• 50 lines