Mega Web Development Bootcamp with React Bootstrap 5, Redux, and REST API - Implementing Create Post Functionality

The video tutorial guides viewers through creating a 'create post' component in a web application. It covers setting up the component, configuring the form, handling form submissions, managing state, making API calls, and implementing a loading screen. The tutorial emphasizes preventing page refreshes to maintain a single-page application experience and confirms successful post creation with a console log and alert message.

What is the first step in setting up a new component for creating posts?

• Create a new CSS file

• Create a new JavaScript file

• Write unit tests

• Update the database schema

What should be done after creating the component in the NAV bar?

• Write documentation

• Duplicate the component in app.js

• Create a new database

• Test the component

Which fields are necessary for creating a post according to the API?

• Title, body, and image

• Title, image, and user ID

• Title, body, and user ID

• Body, image, and user ID

Which fields were removed from the contact form when repurposing it for post creation?

• Contact number and email

• Full name and email

• Email and when can we reach

• Full name and contact number

What is the purpose of using 'event.preventDefault()' in form submission?

• To submit the form data

• To prevent the page from refreshing

• To refresh the page

• To clear the form fields

What is the role of state variables in handling form data?

• To style the form

• To validate form inputs

• To manage dynamic form data

• To store static data

Which method is used to make an API call in this tutorial?

• XMLHttpRequest

• jQuery AJAX

• Fetch

• WebSocket

What is the significance of the 'Content-Type' header in the API call?

• It sets the request method

• It authenticates the user

• It specifies the type of data being sent

• It determines the response format

What is the purpose of adding a loading screen during the API call?

• To log errors

• To display the API response

• To prevent multiple submissions

• To entertain the user

What feedback is provided to the user upon successful post creation?

• An email confirmation

• A redirect to the homepage

• A success alert message

• A console log message