[Solved] What role do REST controllers play in handling HTTP requests in a Spring Boot application? — Ans: They map HTTP requests to specific handler methods and return responses | Spring Boot

Spring Boot - REST Controllers

What role do REST controllers play in handling HTTP requests in a Spring Boot application?

AThey manage database connections and transactions

BThey map HTTP requests to specific handler methods and return responses

CThey provide UI rendering capabilities for web pages

DThey handle security authentication and authorization

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand REST controller purpose
REST controllers are designed to handle HTTP requests and map them to methods.
Step 2: Identify their function
They process incoming requests and return appropriate HTTP responses, often in JSON or XML format.
Final Answer:
They map HTTP requests to specific handler methods and return responses -> Option B
Quick Check:
REST controllers do not manage DB or UI rendering [OK]

Quick Trick: REST controllers map requests to methods [OK]

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