You want to test an API endpoint that requires authentication. Which sequence correctly tests a protected GET endpoint using Django REST Framework's APIClient?

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You want to test an API endpoint that requires authentication. Which sequence correctly tests a protected GET endpoint using Django REST Framework's APIClient?

ACall <code>client.get()</code> first, then authenticate client with credentials

BSet authentication headers manually without using client methods

CUse <code>client.post()</code> without authentication to access the endpoint

DAuthenticate client with credentials, then call <code>client.get()</code> on the endpoint

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Authenticate the APIClient before requests
Use client.force_authenticate(user=user) or set credentials before making requests.
Step 2: Make the GET request after authentication
Once authenticated, call client.get() to access the protected endpoint successfully.
Final Answer:
Authenticate client with credentials, then call client.get() on the endpoint -> Option D
Quick Check:
Authenticate before GET request [OK]

Quick Trick: Authenticate client before calling protected endpoint [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Calling GET before authentication
Using POST instead of GET for retrieval
Manually setting headers incorrectly

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You want to test an API endpoint that requires authentication. Which sequence correctly tests a protected GET endpoint using Django REST Framework's APIClient?

Step 1: Authenticate the APIClient before requests

Step 2: Make the GET request after authentication

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