Hands-on .NET Minimal API for Web Developers - Step 10: Implement POST Operation to Add a New Item

This lecture covers the implementation of the HTTP POST operation for the courses endpoint. It explains how to use the map post method, handle asynchronous operations, and pass course details to the API. The lecture also discusses returning results with status codes and testing the POST operation using JSON data. Finally, it highlights the importance of returning the URI of the newly created resource for client use.

What is the purpose of implementing the POST operation for the courses resource?

Explain the significance of using the 'admap post' method in the context of HTTP POST operations.

What steps are involved in adding a new course to the database after implementing the POST operation?

How do you ensure that the changes made during the POST operation are saved to the in-memory collection?

What is the expected response after successfully creating a new course using the POST operation?

Describe the process of passing course details in the body of the POST request.

What are the key properties that need to be included when defining a course in the POST request body?