Web API Development with Flask (Video 8)

This video tutorial covers the implementation of the create operation in a RESTful API using Flask and SQLAlchemy. It begins with an overview of the create operation's characteristics, including the importance of using HTTP POST and returning appropriate HTTP status codes. The tutorial then guides viewers through the process of implementing the create method, focusing on the creation of a candidate entity. It explains how to handle HTTP requests, interact with the database, and test the implementation using Postman. The video concludes with a brief summary and a preview of the next tutorial on the read operation.

What HTTP method is typically used for the create operation in RESTful APIs?

• PUT

• GET

• DELETE

• POST

Which HTTP status code indicates a successful creation of a resource?

• 200

• 500

• 404

• 201

In the Flask application, where is the 'add candidate' method invoked?

• In the models.py file

• In the middleware.py file

• In the views.py file

• In the routes.py file

What is automatically set by MySQL when a new row is inserted?

• Candidate's name

• Candidate's email

• Candidate's ID

• Candidate's phone number

Which tool is used to test the create operation in the video?

• Postman

• Insomnia

• cURL

• Swagger