[Solved] Given this HTTP request header:Accept: application/xml, application/json;q=0.8Which content type will the server most likely respond with? | Rest API

Rest API - Request and Response Format

Given this HTTP request header:
Accept: application/xml, application/json;q=0.8
Which content type will the server most likely respond with?

Aapplication/xml

Bapplication/pdf

Ctext/html

Dapplication/json

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand quality values (q) in Accept header
The q value shows preference; higher q means higher priority.
Step 2: Compare q values for application/xml and application/json
application/xml has no q value, so defaults to 1. application/json has q=0.8, lower priority.
Final Answer:
application/xml -> Option A
Quick Check:
Higher q or default 1 wins = application/xml [OK]

Quick Trick: No q means 1.0, highest priority wins [OK]

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