Full Stack Web Development MASTERY Course - Novice to Expert - Introduction to Node.js

The video introduces Node.js as a backend technology for web development, explaining its JavaScript runtime environment built on Chrome's V8 engine. It covers the history of Node.js, its applications in real-time chat, IoT, and collaborative tools, and highlights companies like Netflix and LinkedIn that use Node.js. The video emphasizes Node.js's open-source nature and its role in both frontend and backend development.

Which backend language is the focus of this course?

• PHP

• Node.js

• Ruby on Rails

• Django

What is Node.js primarily built on?

• PHP Processor

• Ruby Compiler

• Python Interpreter

• JavaScript V8 Engine

What type of programming does Node.js support on the server side?

• Real-time

• Batch

• Asynchronous

• Synchronous

What is a key feature of Node.js in terms of its source code?

• Proprietary

• Open Source

• Encrypted

• Licensed

Who is credited with the creation of Node.js?

• Guido van Rossum

• Randall

• James Gosling

• Brendan Eich

In what year was Node.js developed?

• 2015

• 2020

• 2009

• 1995

Which application is an example of Node.js usage in real-time communication?

• eBay

• Amazon

• WhatsApp

• Netflix

What is IoT in the context of Node.js applications?

• Internet of Things

• Internet of Tools

• Internet of Transactions

• Internet of Technology

Which company uses Node.js for its backend operations?

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

• Twitter

• Facebook

What is a benefit of using Node.js for applications that require scalability?

• Limited user capacity

• High cost

• High scalability

• Complex setup