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What does the limit parameter control in pagination?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Rest API - Query Parameters and Filtering

What does the limit parameter control in pagination?

AThe starting position of items to return
BThe sorting order of the items
CThe total number of items in the database
DThe number of items to return in one page
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the role of limit

    The limit parameter sets how many items you want to get back in one page of results.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from offset

    The offset controls where to start, not how many items to return.

  3. Final Answer:

    The number of items to return in one page -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    limit = number of items per page [OK]
Quick Trick: Limit sets count of items per page, offset sets start point [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing limit with offset
  • Thinking limit controls sorting
  • Assuming limit is total items

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