Minimal API Development with ASP.NET Core - Handle File Uploads

The video tutorial explains how to set up file uploads in an API, focusing on storing file paths in a database rather than the files themselves. It covers the implementation of a file upload service, handling byte arrays, and integrating the upload functionality into API endpoints. The tutorial also discusses validation rules and the importance of maintaining a consistent file naming convention to avoid conflicts.

What is the purpose of the picture field in the context of file uploads?

Explain the difference between storing a file as a BLOB and storing it in the file system.

Discuss the implications of making the picture field nullable in the database.

What adjustments can be made to the picture field to make it optional?

Describe the process of converting an uploaded image to a byte array.

What is the significance of the original file name when uploading an image?

Why is it important to validate the presence of both the byte array and the original file name?

How does the upload method handle a null byte array?

What steps are taken to ensure that uploaded file names do not collide?

What changes were made to the program to accommodate the file upload service?