REST APIs with Flask and Python - Testing Your API to Make Sure Everything Works

The video tutorial covers setting up and testing an API using NGINX and Postman. It explains the importance of removing default NGINX configurations to avoid errors and demonstrates how to test API endpoints using Postman. The tutorial also discusses database constraints in SQLite and Postgres, emphasizing the need to create related entities before others. Finally, it compares different deployment options, highlighting the complexities of managing your own server versus using platforms like Heroku or AWS.

What is the significance of creating the store before creating an item in Postgres?

What are some challenges of deploying to your own server compared to Heroku?

What considerations should be made when traffic increases and performance becomes a concern?