: It is often best to use DTOs rather than exposing your database entities directly to the API.
: Return a 201 Created status for successful creations rather than a generic 200 OK . Spring REST
Spring's RequestBody and ResponseBody Annotations - Baeldung : It is often best to use DTOs
: Allows you to control the full HTTP response, including the status code (e.g., 201 Created ), headers, and body. Implementation Best Practices For a "solid" implementation, consider these factors: including the status code (e.g.
: Combines @Controller and @ResponseBody , signaling that the class handles web requests and returns data (like JSON) directly.