The Full Stack Web Development - Update & Delete Data

This video tutorial covers how to edit, update, and delete posts in a web application. It begins by demonstrating how to edit posts using the post controller and views, including creating a partial for forms to avoid code duplication. The tutorial then shows how to add edit links to the post view, implement update functionality, and ensure changes are saved correctly. Finally, it explains how to delete posts with confirmation prompts, preparing for the next lesson on adding comments and relationships.

What is the purpose of fetching a post using its ID in the edit method?

• To create a new post

• To delete a post

• To prefill the form for editing

• To view the post details

Why is a partial form created in the tutorial?

• To create a new form for each post

• To reduce code duplication

• To increase the file size

• To make the form more complex

What is the purpose of adding a link to the form from the post view?

• To share the post

• To view the post

• To delete the post

• To edit the post

What issue was corrected regarding form requests during updates?

• Changing the request from GET to POST

• Changing the request from POST to PATCH

• Changing the request from PATCH to DELETE

• Changing the request from DELETE to GET

What is the purpose of the delete button added to the post view?

• To view the post

• To edit the post

• To delete the post

• To share the post

What method is used to confirm the deletion of a post?

• GET

• PATCH

• POST

• DELETE

What action is performed in the controller to remove a post?

• post.save

• post.update

• post.destroy

• post.create