Learning Scala Web Development (Video 22)

The video tutorial transitions from server-side to client-side development using the Spray framework. It introduces the Spray client module, discussing its integration with RESTful web services and APIs. The tutorial covers popular libraries for client-side APIs, highlighting Spray client as a natural choice for applications built on Spray. It explores different API levels and their abstractions, focusing on the request level for simplicity. The video demonstrates integrating Google Books API using Spray client, providing practical insights into constructing request-response pipelines.

What is the primary focus of the spray client module in the spray framework?

• Client-side development

• Server-side caching

• User interface design

• Database management

Which of the following is NOT a popular library for creating web service clients?

• ReactJS

• Spray Client

• Jetty Client

• Apache HTTP Components

What is a key characteristic of the spray client module?

• It is primarily used for database operations.

• It is widely used across all frameworks.

• It is a graphical user interface tool.

• It is built on top of the spray can module.

Which API level in the spray client provides the simplest integration?

• Connection level API

• Host level API

• Request level API

• Database level API

What is the main advantage of using the spray client module with the spray framework?

• It offers a graphical user interface.

• It provides a natural choice for applications built on spray.

• It is the most popular client module available.

• It is used for server-side caching.

What is the purpose of the Google Books API in the context of the spray client module?

• To search for books and fill the catalog gap

• To manage user authentication

• To design user interfaces

• To provide server-side caching

What format does the Google Books API return its response in?

• HTML

• JSON

• CSV

• XML