Ultimate ASP.NET 5 Web API Development Guide - Introducing AutoMapper

The video tutorial covers the installation and setup of Automapper in a .NET Core application. It explains how to create a Mapperconfig class, configure mappings between data types, and inject Automapper into the application. The tutorial demonstrates how to use Automapper in controllers to efficiently convert data types, reducing the need for manual code and preventing overposting.

What is the primary purpose of installing Automapper in a .NET Core project?

• To improve application security

• To enhance UI design

• To facilitate data type conversion

• To manage database connections

What is the role of the Mapperconfig class in Automapper setup?

• To configure data mappings

• To handle user authentication

• To manage application settings

• To optimize performance

How can you enable bidirectional mapping in Automapper?

• By creating two separate mappings

• By setting 'bidirectional' property to true

• By appending '.reverseMap' to the mapping configuration

• By using the 'mapBothWays' method

Where do you register Automapper in a .NET Core application?

• In the web.config file

• In the program.cs file

• In the appsettings.json file

• In the Startup.cs file

What is the benefit of injecting Automapper into a controller?

• To reduce the amount of code needed for data conversion

• To increase the speed of the application

• To enhance the security of the application

• To improve the user interface

How does Automapper help in preventing over-posting?

• By validating user inputs

• By limiting data exposure through efficient mapping

• By encrypting data

• By logging all data changes

What is the result of using Automapper for data conversion in terms of code complexity?

• It increases code complexity

• It has no effect on code complexity

• It reduces code complexity

• It makes code harder to read