You want to filter orders by status 'shipped' using /orders?status=shipped, but the API returns all orders. What is the likely problem?

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Rest API - Query Parameters and Filtering

You want to filter orders by status 'shipped' using /orders?status=shipped, but the API returns all orders. What is the likely problem?

AThe query parameter should be <code>?state=shipped</code> instead

BThe URL is missing a trailing slash

CThe API does not support filtering by 'status'

DThe filter value 'shipped' is case-sensitive and should be uppercase

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check API documentation for supported filters
If 'status' is not a supported filter field, the API ignores it and returns all data.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
Changing parameter name or case only works if API supports it; trailing slash usually doesn't affect filtering.
Final Answer:
The API does not support filtering by 'status' -> Option C
Quick Check:
Unsupported filter = no effect [OK]

Quick Trick: Check API docs for allowed filter fields first [OK]

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