Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Basic Express Server, dotenv & Git

The video tutorial guides viewers through setting up a basic Express server, creating a project structure, and installing necessary dependencies. It covers configuring environment variables, initializing the server, and testing it using Postman. The tutorial emphasizes practical steps for setting up a backend API using Express, including creating a package.json file, installing Express and dotenv, and configuring scripts for development and production environments.

What is the first step in setting up a basic Express server?

What command is used to create a package.json file?

What is the purpose of the 'nodemon' package in the development environment?

What are environment variables and how are they accessed in an Express application?

How do you set the environment variable for production mode in the package.json scripts?

What is the significance of the 'config' folder in the Express application setup?

How do you log the server's running status and environment in the console?

What is the default response when a route has not been created in an Express server?

What command initializes a new Git repository?

Why is it important to create a .gitignore file in a project?