Java Programming for Complete Beginners - Java 16 - Step 09 - Building REST API to Update a Course – PUT

This video tutorial explains how to update a course using put mapping. It covers the implementation of put mapping, executing a put request, and improving the URI structure for better resource identification. The tutorial also demonstrates verifying the success of the update process, ensuring that the course information is correctly modified.

What is the primary difference between post mapping and put mapping when updating a course?

• Post mapping is used for updates, while put mapping is for inserts.

• Put mapping is used for updates, while post mapping is for inserts.

• Post mapping requires a path variable, while put mapping does not.

• Both post and put mapping are used interchangeably for updates.

Which method is used to handle both updates and inserts in the course update process?

• Delete method

• Save method

• Update method

• Insert method

Why is it important to include the ID in the URI when updating a course?

• To specify the exact resource being updated

• To allow multiple courses to be updated simultaneously

• To prevent the course from being deleted

• To ensure the course is created with a new ID

What should be done if the server restarts and the updated course is deleted?

• Investigate the server settings to prevent deletion

• Ignore the issue as it is not important

• Recreate the course from scratch

• Manually update the course again

What was the outcome of the update request in the final step?

• The course was not updated successfully

• The course was updated but with errors

• The course was updated successfully

• The course was deleted