Learning ASP.NET Web API (Video 33)

This video tutorial explains how to update a resource using an API. It covers loading the resource, making necessary changes, and executing a PUT request. The tutorial also demonstrates the implementation of an edit functionality in the application, including adding an edit button, pre-populating forms, and handling API calls. Finally, it confirms the successful update of the resource and previews the updated list. The next video will focus on deleting a resource.

Explain the difference between a put request and a post method as mentioned in the video.

• Put is for updating, post is for creating

• Both are the same

• Put is for deleting, post is for updating

• Post is for retrieving data

What was the outcome after clicking the update button in the application?

• The book was deleted

• The book was updated successfully

• An error occurred

• The application crashed