REST APIs with Flask and Python - Setting up nginx and REST API

This video tutorial covers the installation and configuration of Nginx as a reverse proxy for a Flask application. It explains the steps to install Nginx on an Ubuntu server, configure firewall settings, and set up Nginx to work with a Flask app using uWSGI. The tutorial also includes creating a virtual environment and installing necessary Python packages.

What is the purpose of the 'uwsgi_pass' directive in the Engine X configuration?

What are the steps to install the required Python packages for the application?

Explain the process of creating a virtual environment for a Python application.

Discuss the importance of the 'requirements.txt' file in a Python project.