The Complete Guide to ASP.NET Core MVC (.NET 5) - Product Controller Part 2

The video tutorial explains the concept of view models in MVC architecture, focusing on their role in representing data for views, distinct from domain models. It details the creation of a product view model to handle dropdowns for categories and cover types, and the necessary modifications in the controller to integrate this view model. The tutorial also covers handling upsert actions for creating and editing products, including error handling and API call adjustments.

What is the primary purpose of a view model?

• To store data in the database

• To handle server-side logic

• To represent data for display on a view

• To manage user authentication

Why is a view model needed for the product upsert?

• To manage user sessions

• To improve database performance

• To display categories and cover types

• To handle complex calculations

What is the first step in creating the ProductVM class?

• Including the public keyword

• Defining the class as abstract

• Adding a private keyword

• Implementing an interface

Which package is necessary for using select list items in ASP.NET Core?

• Microsoft.Extensions.Logging

• Microsoft.NetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures

• Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore

• Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc

What should be done if the ID is null during product creation?

• Return a 404 error

• Throw an exception

• Create a new product

• Log the error and continue

What is the purpose of checking if a file was uploaded in the Upsert post action?

• To update the product price

• To validate user credentials

• To handle image manipulations

• To log user activity

What additional properties should be included in the get call for better UI display?

• Order history and status

• User roles and permissions

• Category and cover type

• Product price and stock