Resolved why do we return a value for uploading an image in this controller?

[SaeedP]

Hello,

This is the part of a controller which uploads files in ASP.net Core. My question is why do we return a value for this case?

Image file = await _context.Images.FirstOrDefaultAsync(f => f.FileName == imageData.File.FileName);
                if (file == null)
                {
                    Image image = new Image()
                    {
                        ContentType = imageData.File.ContentType,
                        DateModified = DateTime.Now,
                        FileName = imageData.File.FileName,
                        Path = path,
                        Description = imageData.Description
                    };
                    _context.Images.Add(image);
                    await _context.SaveChangesAsync();
                    return CreatedAtAction(nameof(GetImage), new { id = image.ImageId }, image);

thanks

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[jmcilhinney]

It appears to be invoking an action that gets an Image record, so it's basically showing you the record you just created. That's common for any type of record, simultaneously confirming the creation and allowing you to make changes if required.