Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot- Step 08 - Implementing GET Methods for User Resource

The video tutorial guides viewers through creating a user resource in a Spring application. It covers setting up REST methods, mapping URIs, and implementing business logic to retrieve user data. The tutorial also addresses configuring Jackson for proper date serialization and demonstrates retrieving specific user details by ID. The process involves using Spring's autowiring feature and ensuring the application returns user data in JSON format.

What is the primary purpose of the user resource in the context of this tutorial?

• To store user passwords securely

• To handle user interface design

• To define REST methods for user data retrieval

• To manage user authentication

Which method is used to map URIs to methods in a REST controller?

• @PostMapping

• @DeleteMapping

• @PutMapping

• @GetMapping

What is the role of the user service in retrieving user data?

• It stores user data in a database

• It provides methods to retrieve user data

• It encrypts user data for security

• It handles user authentication

What format is used to return user data from the application?

• YAML

• CSV

• XML

• JSON

How is the date format issue resolved in the application?

• By updating the user interface

• By configuring Jackson serialization settings

• By modifying the REST controller

• By changing the database schema

What is the purpose of the method created to retrieve a specific user by ID?

• To update user information

• To delete a user

• To fetch details of a specific user

• To list all users

Which annotation is used to extract a path variable in a REST method?

• @RequestHeader

• @RequestBody

• @PathVariable

• @RequestParam