Rest API - URL and Resource Design
Which of the following is the best noun-based REST API endpoint to represent a collection of user profiles?
Which of the following is the best noun-based REST API endpoint to represent a collection of user profiles?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify noun-based resource naming
REST API endpoints should use plural nouns to represent collections.Step 2: Evaluate options
/users uses the plural noun 'users' without verbs or actions, which is correct. Options B, C, and D include verbs or unnecessary words.Final Answer:
/users -> Option CQuick Check:
Plural noun without verbs [OK]
Quick Trick: Use plural nouns without verbs for collections [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Including verbs in resource names
- Using singular nouns for collections
- Adding action words like 'get' or 'fetch'
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