Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot- Step 16 - Improving the DeleteCourseDetailsRequest - Using an En

The video tutorial discusses the implementation of a delete course details request, highlighting the issues with using numerical status codes for success and failure. It emphasizes the importance of clear service contracts and introduces the concept of using an enum for status to improve clarity. The tutorial also covers the mapping of status classes and provides practical implementation steps to ensure a clearer contract for service consumers.

Describe the process of mapping status from an enum to a bean in a web service.

What are the potential consequences of not clearly defining service contracts for consumers?

How can the implementation of a clear service contract benefit both the provider and the consumer?