REST APIs with Flask and Python - Virtualenvs and Setting up Flask-RESTful

The video tutorial introduces REST principles and the Flask Restful library, an extension to Flask that simplifies creating REST APIs. It covers setting up a new project with a virtual environment to manage Python libraries and dependencies effectively. The tutorial explains how to create and activate virtual environments, ensuring projects do not share libraries, and demonstrates installing Flask Restful within this environment.

What is the purpose of creating a REST API as mentioned in the text?

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What is Flask Restful and how does it relate to Flask?

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Why is it important to use a virtual environment when working on a new project?

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What is the significance of ensuring that projects do not share libraries?

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What command is used to install the virtual environment?

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How can you activate a virtual environment on Windows?

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What happens when you run the command 'pip freeze' in the virtual environment?

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