[Solved] Why should verbs be avoided in REST API URLs? — Ans: Because HTTP methods already define actions | Rest API

Rest API - URL and Resource Design

Why should verbs be avoided in REST API URLs?

ABecause verbs improve URL readability

BBecause HTTP methods already define actions

CBecause verbs make URLs shorter

DBecause verbs are required in URLs

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand HTTP methods role
HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE define the action to perform on a resource.
Step 2: Reason about URL design
URLs should represent resources (nouns), while HTTP methods specify the action (verbs). Including verbs in URLs is redundant and against REST principles.
Final Answer:
Because HTTP methods already define actions -> Option B
Quick Check:
HTTP methods = verbs, URLs = nouns [OK]

Quick Trick: Let HTTP methods handle actions, keep URLs as nouns [OK]

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