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Custom domains in Deno - Interactive Code Practice

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Practice - 5 Tasks
Answer the questions below
1fill in blank
easy

Complete the code to import the serve function from Deno's standard HTTP library.

Deno
import { serve } from "https://deno.land/std/http/[1].ts";
Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'
Aserver
Bserver1
Cserver2
Dserver3
Attempts:
3 left
💡 Hint
Common Mistakes
Using incorrect module names like 'server1' or 'server2' which do not exist.
2fill in blank
medium

Complete the code to start the server listening on port 8080.

Deno
serve(() => new Response("Hello"), { port: [1] });
Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'
A3000
B8080
C80
D443
Attempts:
3 left
💡 Hint
Common Mistakes
Using ports like 3000 or 443 without proper context or permissions.
3fill in blank
hard

Fix the error in the code to correctly create a Response with a JSON body.

Deno
return new Response(JSON.stringify({ message: "Hi" }), { headers: { 'Content-Type': [1] } });
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A"text/plain"
B"application/xml"
C"text/html"
D"application/json"
Attempts:
3 left
💡 Hint
Common Mistakes
Setting Content-Type to 'text/plain' or 'text/html' when sending JSON data.
4fill in blank
hard

Fill both blanks to create a server that responds with 'Welcome' on the root path and 404 otherwise.

Deno
serve(async (req) => {
  const url = new URL(req.url);
  if (url.pathname === [1]) {
    return new Response("Welcome");
  } else {
    return new Response("Not Found", { status: [2] });
  }
});
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A"/"
B200
C404
D"/home"
Attempts:
3 left
💡 Hint
Common Mistakes
Using '/home' instead of '/' for the root path.
Using status code 200 for 'Not Found' responses.
5fill in blank
hard

Fill all three blanks to create a server that responds with JSON containing the request method and URL.

Deno
serve((req) => {
  const data = {
    method: req.[1],
    url: req.[2]
  };
  return new Response(JSON.stringify(data), { headers: { 'Content-Type': [3] } });
});
Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'
Amethod
Burl
C"application/json"
Dbody
Attempts:
3 left
💡 Hint
Common Mistakes
Using 'body' instead of 'method' or 'url' properties.
Setting Content-Type to a wrong value like 'text/plain'.

Practice

(1/5)
1. What is the main purpose of setting a custom domain in a Deno server?
easy
A. To increase the server's processing speed
B. To use your own website name instead of a generic address
C. To automatically update the server software
D. To enable debugging features in Deno

Solution

  1. Step 1: Understand what a custom domain is

    A custom domain lets you use a personalized website name instead of a default or generic address.
  2. Step 2: Identify the purpose in Deno context

    Setting a custom domain in Deno allows your server to respond to your own website name, making it easier for users to find your site.
  3. Final Answer:

    To use your own website name instead of a generic address -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Custom domain = personalized website name [OK]
Hint: Custom domain means your own website name, not generic [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing custom domain with server speed
  • Thinking it updates software automatically
  • Assuming it enables debugging
2. Which of the following is the correct way to set a custom domain hostname in Deno's serve function?
easy
A. serve({ url: "mydomain.com" })
B. serve({ domain: "mydomain.com" })
C. serve({ hostname: "mydomain.com" })
D. serve({ host: "mydomain.com" })

Solution

  1. Step 1: Recall Deno serve options

    The serve function accepts an option called hostname to set the domain name.
  2. Step 2: Match the correct option key

    Only hostname is the correct key; others like domain, host, or url are invalid here.
  3. Final Answer:

    serve({ hostname: "mydomain.com" }) -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Use hostname option in serve [OK]
Hint: Use 'hostname' option exactly in serve function [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Using 'domain' or 'host' instead of 'hostname'
  • Passing the domain as a string without key
  • Confusing 'url' with hostname option
3. Given the following code snippet, what will be the hostname the server listens on?
import { serve } from "https://deno.land/std/http/server.ts";
serve(() => new Response("Hello"), { hostname: "example.com" });
medium
A. The server will throw a runtime error
B. The server listens on localhost only
C. The server listens on all IP addresses
D. The server listens on example.com domain

Solution

  1. Step 1: Examine the hostname option

    The code sets hostname: "example.com" in the serve options.
  2. Step 2: Understand hostname resolution and binding

    Deno resolves "example.com" to a public IP (93.184.216.34) via DNS. If the IP is assigned to the local machine's network interfaces, the server binds successfully and listens on that domain. Otherwise, it will throw a runtime error.
  3. Step 3: Typical behavior

    Usually, binding to a hostname that resolves to a public IP not assigned locally will fail. But if the environment is configured properly (e.g., hosts file or network interface), it can succeed.
  4. Final Answer:

    The server listens on example.com domain -> Option D
  5. Quick Check:

    Hostname option sets server listening domain [OK]
Hint: Hostname option sets server listening domain [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking server listens directly on domain without IP resolution
  • Assuming default localhost behavior
  • Believing it falls back to all IPs
4. You set hostname: "mydomain.com" in your Deno server but users cannot reach your site. What is the most likely cause?
medium
A. You forgot to point your domain's DNS to your server's IP address
B. The serve function does not support custom domains
C. You must use host instead of hostname
D. Deno requires a special flag to enable custom domains

Solution

  1. Step 1: Verify Deno serve supports hostname

    Deno's serve supports hostname option, so options B, C, and D are incorrect.
  2. Step 2: Check DNS setup

    If users cannot reach the site, the domain's DNS likely does not point to the server's IP, blocking access.
  3. Final Answer:

    You forgot to point your domain's DNS to your server's IP address -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    DNS must point domain to server IP [OK]
Hint: Check DNS points domain to server IP if unreachable [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming serve lacks custom domain support
  • Using wrong option key like 'host'
  • Thinking Deno needs special flags for domains
5. You want to serve your Deno app on your custom domain "myapp.com" and also allow access via localhost for testing. Which setup correctly supports both?
hard
A. Set hostname to "0.0.0.0" to listen on all interfaces including domain and localhost
B. Set hostname to "myapp.com, localhost" in a single serve call
C. Run two servers: one with hostname "myapp.com" and one with hostname "localhost"
D. Use hostname "localhost" and rely on DNS to redirect "myapp.com"

Solution

  1. Step 1: Understand hostname options

    Setting hostname to "0.0.0.0" makes the server listen on all network interfaces, including your domain and localhost.
  2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

    Run two servers: one with hostname "myapp.com" and one with hostname "localhost" requires two servers which is inefficient; Set hostname to "myapp.com, localhost" in a single serve call is invalid syntax; Use hostname "localhost" and rely on DNS to redirect "myapp.com" relies on DNS redirect which does not work for localhost access.
  3. Final Answer:

    Set hostname to "0.0.0.0" to listen on all interfaces including domain and localhost -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Use 0.0.0.0 to listen on all interfaces [OK]
Hint: Use 0.0.0.0 hostname to serve domain and localhost [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Trying to list multiple hostnames in one serve call
  • Running multiple servers unnecessarily
  • Relying on DNS to redirect localhost
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