SwiftUI and Node.js Full Stack - Build Twitter - iOS 16 - Follow and Unfollow Server-Side

This video tutorial covers the implementation of follow and unfollow functionality in a web application. It focuses on the backend development, including API requests and authentication, and introduces a service to handle these requests. The tutorial also touches on client-side integration, preparing for UI updates in a future episode.

What is the primary focus of this video tutorial?

• Backend functionality for follow/unfollow

• Frontend design for user profiles

• User authentication methods

• Database optimization techniques

What is the main difference between the follow and unfollow functions?

• The authentication method required

• The type of HTTP request used

• The client-side changes they make

• The URL path they use

What is the purpose of the authentication middleware in the follow/unfollow process?

• To encrypt user data

• To manage user sessions

• To verify the user's identity

• To log user activity

What HTTP method is used for the follow/unfollow requests?

• PUT

• DELETE

• GET

• POST

What is the role of the 'following process' function?

• To handle follow/unfollow requests

• To manage user authentication

• To update the user interface

• To log user activities

In the profile view model, what is used to identify the user to be followed?

• User's profile picture

• User's ID

• User's username

• User's email

What is the expected outcome when the follow button is clicked?

• The application crashes

• The user is logged out

• The user is redirected to the homepage

• The user is added to the following list

What tool is used to verify the follow/unfollow functionality?

• Firebase

• Postman

• Robo 3T

• Swagger

What change is suggested for the UI after a user is followed?

• Display a success message

• Redirect to the user's profile

• Change the button to 'Following'

• Log the user out

What is the next step after implementing the backend functionality?

• Optimize the database

• Add more features

• Conduct user testing

• Fix the UI