Practice URL Parameters - 8.7 | Chapter 8: Express.js and Routing | Full Stack Web Development Basics
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does a URL parameter look like in an Express route?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for the colon in the route path.

Question 2

Easy

Write an Express route that captures a productId from the URL.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use a similar structure to the user example.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What are URL parameters used for in Express.js?

  • To serve static files
  • To capture dynamic values
  • To handle errors

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about their purpose in creating routes.

Question 2

In req.params, how do you access the value of :username in the route /user/:username?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember how you defined the parameter.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create an Express route that returns the user's favorite color when accessed by /color/:colorName. Write the complete handler.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how to structure the response.

Question 2

Modify the previous route to handle a situation where the color is not specified by sending a default message if colorName is not provided.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for ways to provide a fallback default value.

Challenge and get performance evaluation