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Given the REST API endpoint GET /orders/456, what does this request represent?

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Rest API - URL and Resource Design
Given the REST API endpoint GET /orders/456, what does this request represent?
ARetrieve the order with ID 456
BCreate a new order with ID 456
CDelete the order with ID 456
DUpdate the order with ID 456
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand HTTP GET method

    GET is used to retrieve or read data from the server without modifying it.

  2. Step 2: Interpret the endpoint path

    The path '/orders/456' points to a single order resource with ID 456.

  3. Final Answer:

    Retrieve the order with ID 456 -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    GET /orders/456 = Retrieve order 456 [OK]
Quick Trick: GET + /resource/{id} means fetch that resource [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing GET with POST or DELETE actions
  • Assuming the request modifies data
  • Misreading the resource ID

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