REST APIs with Flask and Python - Tables and Columns in SQLAlchemy

This video tutorial introduces SQLAlchemy, a tool that simplifies database interactions in Flask applications. It covers setting up SQLAlchemy, creating a db.py file, and importing the SQLAlchemy object. The tutorial explains how to handle circular imports, extend models with db.model, and define table names and columns. It also discusses configuring SQLAlchemy settings in a Flask app and concludes with a summary and next steps for using SQLAlchemy with Postman.

What is the purpose of the __tablename__ variable in a SQLAlchemy model?

Explain the importance of primary keys in SQLAlchemy models.

How does SQLAlchemy handle the mapping between model properties and database columns?

What configuration property must be set to False in the app for SQLAlchemy, and why?