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What is an API layer?
What is an API layer?
- An intermediary layer between the application code and the database (correct)
- A method for storing data in the cloud
- A direct connection to the database for client-side applications
- A type of database management system
When might you use an API layer in a Next.js application?
When might you use an API layer in a Next.js application?
- When using third-party services that provide an API
- When fetching data from the client and you need to avoid exposing database secrets
- When creating API endpoints using Route Handlers
- All of the above (correct)
What is an ORM?
What is an ORM?
- A tool for creating API endpoints
- A type of database query language
- A way to interact with a database using an object-oriented paradigm (correct)
- A method for securing client-side data fetching
When do you need to write database queries in a full-stack application?
When do you need to write database queries in a full-stack application?
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What is the purpose of using React Server Components for data fetching?
What is the purpose of using React Server Components for data fetching?
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Which statement about Next.js Route Handlers is correct?
Which statement about Next.js Route Handlers is correct?
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