Questions and Answers
Which layer of the MVC framework is primarily responsible for data manipulation and retrieval?
In web applications, which HTTP method is typically used to delete a resource?
What does a 404 status code signify in web server communication?
Which framework is categorized as client-side among the following?
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What is the primary purpose of routing in web applications?
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Which of the following operations does not fall under CRUD functionality?
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Which server-side framework is developed using Ruby?
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What is the role of the Controller in the MVC architecture?
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What HTTP method is typically used to retrieve data from a server?
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Which status code indicates that the server can not find the requested resource?
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What operation does the HTTP PUT method typically perform?
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In the context of web server communication, what is the role of a Web API?
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What is a common use case for the DELETE HTTP method?
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When designing a RESTful API, which aspect is crucial for ensuring its usability?
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What is typically returned from the backend to the frontend in a Web API?
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Which HTTP method would you use to send data to the server to create a new resource?
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What does the HTTP protocol primarily allow clients to do?
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Which HTTP method is used to update existing data in the database?
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Which of the following operations is NOT part of the CRUD functionality?
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What does a status code of 404 represent in an HTTP response?
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In the context of web applications, what does routing refer to?
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Which command is used to start a new Django project?
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What is the primary purpose of using the DELETE method in HTTP?
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Which of the following commands is used to run a Django development server?
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Study Notes
Model-View-Controller (MVC)
- MVC is a design pattern used for building web applications.
- Divides application into three interconnected components: Model (data), View (user interface), and Controller (business logic).
Object Relational Modelling (ORM)
- ORM connects database tables to programming classes.
- Facilitates database interaction by representing database tables as classes, columns as properties, and rows as objects.
- Enables queries to be executed as methods.
- Most modern web frameworks, including Django, utilize ORM principles.
Web Frameworks
- Frameworks are often language-specific, intending to simplify development.
- Commonly used frameworks include:
- Python: Django
- Java: Spring
- PHP: Laravel
- Ruby: Ruby on Rails
- Two primary types of web frameworks:
- Server-Side: Django, Ruby on Rails
- Client-Side: Angular, React, Vue
- Focus on server-side frameworks for Web Application Development (WAD).
Setting Up Django
- Create a new folder for the project.
- Navigate into the folder and ensure that Python 3 is installed.
- Install Django using:
-
pip3 install django
orpip install django
.
-
- Start a new Django project named "hello_django":
- Use command
django-admin startproject hello_django
.
- Use command
- Change into the project folder using
cd hello_django
. - Run the server with
python manage.py runserver
. - Access the web application via
http://127.0.0.1:8000
.
HTTP Protocol
- HTTP is fundamental for server communication, allowing retrieval of HTML, images, and documents.
- Supports methods for CRUD operations:
- Create: POST
- Read: GET
- Update: POST (edited data)
- Delete: DELETE
Dynamic Websites
- Dynamic websites can update content through a Content Management System or a database.
- Enable easier updates, such as catalog prices or news announcements.
- Can integrate with other systems for functionalities like e-commerce and booking.
API and Backend Connection
- APIs serve as the connection layer between the frontend and backend.
- Utilize API calls (POST, GET, PUT) to transmit data, usually in formats like JSON.
- Service architecture governs application logic and data handling.
Web API Characteristics
- Must emphasize usability and compliance with standards (response codes, etc.).
- Attention to security and API version management is crucial.
- RESTful API design principles should be followed to ensure standardization.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts of web application development, focusing on the MVC architecture, Object Relational Modelling (ORM), and popular web frameworks like Django. Test your knowledge on how these components interact to create efficient web applications.