Ultimate ASP.NET 5 Web API Development Guide - Test and Understand POST Endpoint

The video tutorial covers the POST endpoint in Restful APIs, focusing on creating records using HTTP POST. It explains the uniformity in API structure, the role of Entity Framework in managing database context, and the process of testing APIs using Swagger and Postman. The tutorial also highlights error handling and improvements in API design, and demonstrates setting up a Postman workspace for efficient testing.

What is the purpose of the POST method in a RESTful API?

Explain the significance of the HTTP POST annotation in a controller.

What does the term 'uniformity' refer to in the context of API endpoints?

Describe the process that occurs when a POST request is made to the API.

What is the expected response code when a new record is successfully created using POST?

How does Entity Framework handle the addition of new records in a database?

What are some common errors that can occur when trying to create a new record via POST?

Compare the use of Swagger and Postman for testing APIs. What are the advantages of each?

What is the role of the 'context' in the POST method implementation?

How can a client retrieve the newly created record after a successful POST request?