Learning Scala Web Development (Video 8)

This video tutorial explores the spray routing module, a key component of the spray framework for defining RESTful web services. It covers the use of roots and directives, explaining their composition and functionality. The video also outlines the data model for a sample book catalog application, detailing the API structure and implementation using spray routing. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of high performance and clear API definition, preparing viewers for further exploration of marshaling and error handling in subsequent videos.

What is the primary purpose of the spray routing module?

• To handle user authentication

• To manage database connections

• To define RESTful web services

• To optimize server performance

Which of the following is a key feature of spray routing?

• Direct database access

• Low-level HTTP request handling

• Built-in user interface components

• Flexible DSL for route definition

What is the role of directives in spray routing?

• To handle client-side rendering

• To construct complex route structures

• To manage server resources

• To provide database schema

In the book catalog application, what relationship exists between publishers and books?

• One-to-one

• One-to-many

• Many-to-many

• No relationship

Which HTTP methods are supported by the book catalog API?

• HEAD, PATCH, LINK, UNLINK

• CONNECT, TRACE, OPTIONS

• GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

• COPY, MOVE, LOCK, UNLOCK

Where are routes defined in a spray routing application?

• In the configuration file

• In the HTTP service actor

• In the database schema

• In the client-side script

What is the function of the run route wrapper in spray routing?

• To bridge routes with actor receive functions

• To handle user authentication

• To manage database transactions

• To optimize network traffic