SwiftUI and Node.js Full Stack - Build Twitter - iOS 16 - NPM and Dependencies

This video tutorial guides viewers through the initial steps of building the backend for a Twitter application. It covers setting up the project directory, initializing NPM, and installing necessary dependencies like Express and Mongoose. The tutorial also explains the importance of package management and the role of node_modules. The session concludes with a brief overview of what to expect in the next episode.

What is the first step in creating the back end applications for the Twitter application?

Explain the process of creating a directory for the Twitter API project.

What command is used to initialize NPM in the project?

What are the two packages mentioned that are needed for the project?

Why is it important to use the '--save' option when installing packages?

Describe the significance of the 'package.json' file in a Node.js project.

What does the term 'abstraction' refer to in programming as mentioned in the text?