Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - HTTP & the Node Http Module

This video tutorial covers the basics of HTTP, including its role as the web's protocol, the request-response cycle, and status codes. It demonstrates setting up a Node.js server using the core HTTP module and explains how to use Postman to make various HTTP requests. The tutorial aims to provide a foundational understanding of HTTP and server-client communication.

What does HTTP stand for?

• Hyperlink Transfer Protocol

• Hypertext Transmission Protocol

• Hyperlink Text Protocol

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol

Which of the following is a common HTTP status code for a successful request?

• 404

• 301

• 500

• 200

Which HTTP status code indicates that a resource was not found?

• 200

• 404

• 500

• 301

What is the role of headers in an HTTP request?

• To style the response

• To execute server-side scripts

• To provide metadata about the request

• To store the main content of the request

What is the purpose of the HTTP module in Node.js?

• To create a server that can handle HTTP requests and responses

• To manage database connections

• To handle file uploads

• To style web pages

Which method is used to create a server in Node.js using the HTTP module?

• http.initServer()

• http.startServer()

• http.launchServer()

• http.createServer()

What is the default port number used in the example server setup?

• 8000

• 3000

• 5000

• 8080

Which tool is commonly used to test HTTP requests and responses?

• Sublime Text

• Postman

• Visual Studio Code

• Atom

What does the 'res.end()' method do in a Node.js server?

• Sends a response back to the client

• Ends the server process

• Starts the server

• Logs the request object

How can you view the headers of an HTTP request in Node.js?

• By using console.log(req.headers)

• By using console.log(req.method)

• By using console.log(req.url)

• By using console.log(req.body)