Express-Static Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of the Express Static middleware?
A
it is to serve a directory or file to a url so that it can be publicly accessed
2
Q
What does express.static() return?
A
it returns access to certain directories for public access. if the file path is not found it will call the next() method and move on to the next middleware function
3
Q
What are several examples of static files?
A
Any kind of file can be served as static content as long as it does not change in response to a user’s actions or inputs. This includes images, JavaScript files, CSS files, videos, Flash files, even web pages.
4
Q
What is a good way to serve application images using Express?
A
using express.static() function
