Resource Creation Endpoints: Part II

This video tutorial guides viewers through setting up a task creation endpoint using Mongoose and Express. It covers creating a separate file for the task model, setting up a POST endpoint, and testing the setup using Postman. The tutorial emphasizes error handling and the importance of using appropriate HTTP status codes, such as 201 for successful resource creation. The video concludes with a brief discussion on status codes and prepares viewers for the next steps in REST API development.

What is the primary goal of the task creation process outlined in the video?

Describe the three main steps involved in setting up the task creation endpoint.

What should be done in step number one regarding the task model?

How should errors be handled when creating a task?

What is the significance of testing the task creation from Postman?

Explain the importance of using the correct HTTP status codes when creating a task.

What changes need to be made in the response status code when a task is successfully created?