The Full Stack Web Development - Controllers and Basic Routes - Project Rails App

The video tutorial guides viewers through creating a basic website using Ruby on Rails. It covers setting up a pages controller, defining methods, and configuring routes. The tutorial also explains creating views and templates, and adding additional pages. The video concludes with a preview of the next steps, including styling with Bootstrap and creating dynamic variables.

What is the primary purpose of the app folder in a Rails application?

• To store configuration files

• To contain static assets like images

• To hold the entire MVC structure

• To manage database connections

When generating a controller in Rails, what is the recommended naming convention?

• Controllers should be singular

• Controllers should start with a lowercase letter

• Controllers should be plural

• Controllers should be named after the database

What keyword is used to define a method in a Rails controller?

• define

• def

• method

• function

In the routes.rb file, what does the 'root' keyword specify?

• The main JavaScript file for the application

• The default database connection

• The main stylesheet for the application

• The default route for the application

What file extension is used for views in a Rails application?

• .rb

• .html.erb

• .erb

• .html

What is the purpose of adding aliases in the routes file?

• To enhance security

• To improve performance

• To shorten the URL paths

• To provide alternative names for routes

What is the next step after setting up basic pages and routes in the tutorial?

• Adding a database

• Implementing user authentication

• Deploying the application

• Styling with Bootstrap and adding a navigation bar