Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot- Step 06 - Enhancing the Hello World Service with a Path Variable

The video tutorial explains the use of path parameters and variables in RESTful applications. It demonstrates how to create a simple Hello World Bean that accepts a path variable, formats it, and returns a response. The tutorial highlights the importance of path variables in mapping user IDs and post IDs in social media applications, emphasizing their extensive use in RESTful services.

What is the primary purpose of using path parameters in a URL?

• To store user credentials

• To pass values dynamically in the URL

• To encrypt data

• To format the URL

Which annotation is necessary to map a path variable in a controller method?

• @RequestBody

• @GetMapping

• @PathVariable

• @RequestParam

How is the path variable used in the string format method?

• As a return type

• As a constant value

• As a method parameter

• As a placeholder for dynamic content

What is the role of path variables in RESTful applications?

• To define static routes

• To manage database connections

• To map resources dynamically

• To handle user authentication

In the context of the video, what happens when a path variable is changed?

• The application restarts

• The response dynamically updates with the new value

• The response remains the same

• The server crashes