REST APIs with Flask and Python - Setting up Your Project

The video tutorial guides viewers through setting up a new project by copying existing code into a new folder and creating a virtual environment using Python 3.5. It covers the installation of necessary libraries such as Flask, Flask RESTful, and Flask JWT. The tutorial then introduces a new feature allowing user signup, which involves saving user data to a SQLite database. The video concludes with an introduction to SQLite and its integration with the API.

What is the purpose of creating a virtual environment in the project setup?

• To improve the graphical interface

• To enhance the security of the code

• To isolate project dependencies

• To increase the speed of the application

Which command is used to activate the virtual environment on a Windows system?

• source bin/activate

• activate.bat

• scripts activate

• run activate

What is the first major change introduced in the project after running the previous section's code?

• Updating the user interface

• Adding a new item list

• Implementing a user signup feature

• Changing the database type

Why is a database preferred over an in-memory list for storing user data?

• Databases are more secure

• Databases are easier to set up

• Databases are faster

• Data persists after application exit

What advantage does Python offer when using SQLite for the project?

• Enhanced security features

• Better user interface

• No need for additional library installations

• Faster data processing