Java Programming for Complete Beginners - Java 16 - Step 08 - Building REST API to Create a New Course – POST

The video tutorial explains how to create a new resource using post mapping in a course management system. It covers defining a method to create a course, accepting JSON data, and using the Talent API Tester to execute post requests. The tutorial also addresses common errors and demonstrates how to ensure a successful post request, resulting in the creation of a new course.

What is the primary purpose of using a POST method in a REST API?

• To delete a resource

• To update existing resources

• To retrieve data from the server

• To create a new resource

Which annotation is used to handle JSON content in a POST request?

• @ResponseBody

• @PathVariable

• @RequestBody

• @RequestParam

What tool is recommended for executing POST requests in a browser?

• Postman

• cURL

• Talent API tester

• Swagger

Why might a POST request return a 404 error?

• The URL is correct

• The JSON structure is incorrect

• The request method is GET

• The server is down

What should be removed from the JSON body when creating a new course?

• The course author

• The course name

• The course ID

• The course description