Practice Handling Static Files (4.6.7) - Building a Server with Node.js and Express
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Handling Static Files

Practice - Handling Static Files

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a static file?

💡 Hint: Think about resources that don’t change often.

Question 2 Easy

What command is used to serve static files in Express?

💡 Hint: Recall the function used with 'public'.

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Question 1

What are static files?

CSS and JavaScript files
Files that are not changed by the server
Both A and B

💡 Hint: Think of how the server interacts with these resources.

Question 2

Is express.static used to serve dynamic files?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of `express.static`.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create an Express application that serves a CSS file and an image. Describe the steps in detail.

💡 Hint: Think about creating folders and using Express static middleware.

Challenge 2 Hard

What would happen if you mistakenly name the directory something other than 'public'? Illustrate the effects.

💡 Hint: Consider how file paths relate to the server's ability to access resources.

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