Introduction to ASP.NET MVC 6 (Video 14)

This video tutorial guides viewers through building a Web API controller using MVC 6. It covers setting up routes, configuring base controllers, injecting repositories, and creating a GET method. The tutorial also demonstrates using AutoMapper for data handling and testing the API in a browser. The video aims to simplify the process of building APIs by highlighting the similarities between Web API controllers and regular controllers in MVC 6.

What is the main advantage of Web API controllers being similar to regular controllers in MVC 6?

• It limits the functionality of the API.

• It simplifies the development process.

• It requires more configuration.

• It allows for more complex code.

What is the first step in setting up a Web API controller?

• Creating a new database.

• Setting up the route.

• Writing the business logic.

• Configuring the server.

What is the purpose of injecting a repository in the Web API controller?

• To enhance the user interface.

• To handle user authentication.

• To manage data access and storage.

• To configure the server settings.

How is JSON data returned in the GET method?

• By converting data to XML first.

• By using the return JSON method.

• By directly writing HTML code.

• By using a custom serializer.

What tool is used to map data models to view models in the video?

• AutoMapper

• LINQ

• Entity Framework

• Dapper