The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment - Controllers: Creating Custom Controllers

The video tutorial explains the role of controllers in the request-response flow, focusing on their organization into actions and their use in API and plugin controllers. It covers methods to customize controllers, including using CLI commands and creating new files. The tutorial details creating, extending, and replacing controller actions, emphasizing the importance of asynchronous operations when accessing Strapicor services. Finally, it demonstrates implementing and testing custom actions in Strapi, highlighting the need to enable routes in the admin panel for public access.

What is the primary role of controllers in Strapi?

• To manage database connections

• To design the user interface

• To handle request and response flows

• To configure server settings

How can new controllers be generated in Strapi?

• By modifying the database schema

• By editing the server configuration

• By using the CLI command

• By updating the user interface

What is the purpose of the Strapi object in controller actions?

• To access all available controllers

• To configure server settings

• To manage user authentication

• To access the database directly

Which object is crucial for accessing request information in controller actions?

• Database.connection object

• Strapi.config object

• User.session object

• CTX.query object

What must be done before running a custom action in Strapi?

• Ensure the action is tied to a route

• Update the server configuration

• Modify the database schema

• Redesign the user interface

How can a custom action be enabled for public users in Strapi?

• By modifying the database schema

• By editing the server.js file

• By updating the admin panel settings

• By changing the user interface design

What is a less likely use case for replacing core controllers in Strapi?

• When overriding everything with a new object

• When extending existing functionality

• When adding a new route

• When creating a new API