Rest API - URL and Resource Design
Why does REST API design recommend avoiding verbs in URLs and relying on HTTP methods instead?
Why does REST API design recommend avoiding verbs in URLs and relying on HTTP methods instead?
hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand REST URL philosophy
REST URLs represent resources (nouns) to keep them simple and consistent.Step 2: Role of HTTP methods
HTTP methods define the action (verbs) on those resources, avoiding redundancy and complexity in URLs.Final Answer:
To keep URLs simple and consistent by representing resources only -> Option AQuick Check:
Resources in URLs, actions in HTTP methods [OK]
Quick Trick: Keep URLs resource-focused; use HTTP methods for actions [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Thinking verbs improve URL clarity
- Confusing URL design with SEO
- Believing HTTP methods can't work with verbs
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