REST APIs with Flask and Python - No More Creating Tables Manually—Using SQLAlchemy to Create Tables

This video tutorial explains how to simplify a codebase using SQLAlchemy for database management. It covers the creation of databases and tables, highlighting the use of Flask decorators to automate these processes. The tutorial also demonstrates testing the setup with Postman, ensuring the database and tables are correctly created without needing a separate script.

What is the purpose of using SQL Alchemy in the context of database creation?

What happens if the database file is created but no tables are added?

How does the Flask decorator affect the method that creates tables?

Explain the process that occurs before the first request in the application.

What is the significance of using Postman in the context of this tutorial?