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Identify the error in this hierarchical REST API path: /projects//tasks/7

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Rest API - URL and Resource Design
Identify the error in this hierarchical REST API path: /projects//tasks/7
AMissing task ID before 7
BDouble slash between 'projects' and 'tasks' is invalid
CResource names should be capitalized
DThe path should end with a slash
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Check the path syntax

    The path has two slashes '//' between 'projects' and 'tasks', which is not valid in REST API paths.

  2. Step 2: Understand correct path format

    Only one slash should separate resource names and IDs to maintain proper hierarchy.

  3. Final Answer:

    Double slash between 'projects' and 'tasks' is invalid -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Only single slashes separate path segments [OK]
Quick Trick: Check for extra or missing slashes in paths [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Ignoring double slashes as harmless
  • Thinking resource names must be capitalized
  • Believing trailing slash is mandatory

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