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What does filtering by field values in a REST API usually do?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Rest API - Query Parameters and Filtering
What does filtering by field values in a REST API usually do?
AReturns all data entries without any filtering
BDeletes data entries that match the specified field values
CUpdates all data entries regardless of field values
DReturns only the data entries that match the specified field values
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand filtering purpose

    Filtering is used to get only data that matches certain criteria, not to delete or update.

  2. Step 2: Identify filtering effect

    Filtering by field values returns only entries matching those values.

  3. Final Answer:

    Returns only the data entries that match the specified field values -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Filtering = Select matching data [OK]
Quick Trick: Filtering narrows data to matching entries only [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking filtering deletes data
  • Confusing filtering with updating data
  • Assuming filtering returns all data

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