Practice Serving Static Files (Optional) - 8.9 | Chapter 8: Express.js and Routing | Full Stack Web Development Basics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the express.static middleware do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about directories and serving files.

Question 2

Easy

What is an example of a static file?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider files that don’t change and serve content directly.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What middleware do you use to serve static files in Express?

  • app.use(express.static())
  • app.serve.static()
  • app.static()

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how files are handled in Express.

Question 2

True or False: Static files can be modified by the server.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what static means.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a simple Express application that serves static files. Ensure it contains an HTML file, CSS file, and an image. Explain the directory structure used.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you can reference files in your index.html.

Question 2

Discuss potential issues you might encounter while serving static files and the best practices to mitigate these issues.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the user experience when accessing the files.

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