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Starting the Server
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Alright class, today we're going to run your student feedback application. Can anyone tell me why we need to start the server?
Is it because we need to serve our web app to users?
Exactly! By starting the server, we make our application available to be accessed in a web browser. Let's look at how to do that.
What command do we use to start it?
Great question! You would type `node server.js` into your terminal. Can anyone tell me what `server.js` contains?
It contains the code for our server, right? It uses Express to handle requests.
Correct! And once you run that command, your server starts and listens for requests.
Can someone summarize why starting the server is important?
It makes our app accessible and allows users to submit feedback!
Exactly! Now let's actually run the server. Don't forget to open your browser at `http://localhost:3000`.
Running and Testing the App
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Now that our server is running, let's navigate to our browser. What do you expect to see when you go to `http://localhost:3000`?
The student feedback form should show up, right?
Precisely! You should see the form ready for submission. Let's fill it out. Who wants to volunteer to submit some feedback?
I will! I'll fill in my name and say I love the course!
Perfect! After submitting that, what will happen to your feedback?
It should display below the form and also save to `feedback.json`.
Correct! Let's try it out. Remember, if everything works perfectly, your feedback will interactively show up on the page.
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In this section, you will learn how to execute your Node.js server to run the student feedback web app, allowing users to submit feedback through a form and see it displayed on the page. The server saves this feedback in a JSON file.
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Run Your App
To run your student feedback application, you will utilize the terminal to start your Node.js server. Begin by navigating to your project directory and executing the command node server.js. This command initiates the server, which will be accessible in your browser at http://localhost:3000. Once opened in a browser, you can fill out the feedback form and submit your feedback. The submitted feedback will not only appear on the page but will also be saved in feedback.json, showcasing the functionality of both the frontend and backend components of your app. This section emphasizes learning how to interactively run and test a full-stack application.
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Starting the Server
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In your terminal:
node server.js
Detailed Explanation
To start your web application, you need to run the server using Node.js. You do this by entering the command 'node server.js' in your terminal. This command tells Node.js to execute the server file, which has all the instructions needed to run your application.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this step like starting a car. Just as you turn the key in the ignition to bring the car to life, you enter this command in the terminal to activate the server, making your app ready to respond to user actions.
Accessing the Web App
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Then go to your browser:
http://localhost:3000
Detailed Explanation
After starting the server, you open a web browser and enter the address 'http://localhost:3000'. This address is a local URL that directs your browser to connect to the server running on your own computer. 'localhost' refers to your machine, and '3000' is the port where the server is listening for requests.
Examples & Analogies
This is like sending a letter to your home address. The 'localhost' is your home, and '3000' is the mailbox where your server receives its letters (or requests). By typing this address in your browser, you're effectively reaching out to your own web application.
Submitting Feedback
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● Fill in the form
● Submit your feedback
● See it appear below
Detailed Explanation
Once the web application loads in your browser, you will see a feedback form. Fill out the fields with your name and your feedback, then click the submit button. After submission, your feedback should appear below the form, showing that it has been successfully added.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you're at a feedback kiosk where you write your thoughts on a piece of paper. As soon as you drop that paper into the suggestion box, you can immediately see it being added to a bulletin board where everyone can read it. This process mirrors how your submitted feedback is handled in the app.
Feedback Storage
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● The feedback gets saved in feedback.json
Detailed Explanation
Each time you submit feedback through the form, it is not only displayed immediately but also saved in a JSON file named 'feedback.json' on the server. This means that even if you refresh the page or close the browser, your feedback will still be stored and can be fetched later.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this storage as a well-organized notebook where you keep all your feedback neatly recorded. No matter how many times you come back to this notebook, your thoughts and suggestions are always there waiting for you, ensuring nothing gets lost.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Running Node.js: A command to start your server using
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Interactivity: Users can fill out a feedback form which submits data to the server.
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Feedback Storage: Data is saved in
feedback.json, simulating a basic database.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Filling out the feedback form and submitting it displays the feedback below the form.
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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When starting the server, don’t feel dismay, just type 'node server.js' and run it today!
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a student named Feedback Freddy who fills out forms. With Node.js running, Freddy sends his thoughts to the JSON land where they are stored.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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To remember steps for using Express, think 'R-S-S' for Run, Submit, Save.
🎯 Super Acronyms
Use 'GET' to Grab entries and 'POST' to Present new ones.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Node.js
Definition:
An open-source, cross-platform runtime environment that executes JavaScript code outside a web browser.
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Term: Express
Definition:
A web application framework for Node.js, designed for building web applications and APIs.
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Term: Feedback
Definition:
Information provided by users about their experience in order to influence future actions.
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Term: JSON
Definition:
JavaScript Object Notation; a lightweight data interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write.