Rest API - HTTP Methods
You need to create multiple resources in one POST request by sending a list of objects. Which content type should you use to correctly represent this data?
You need to create multiple resources in one POST request by sending a list of objects. Which content type should you use to correctly represent this data?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify content type for JSON arrays
application/json supports sending arrays of objects in the request body.Step 2: Compare with other content types
Form-urlencoded and multipart are for forms/files; text/plain is plain text.Final Answer:
application/json -> Option CQuick Check:
Use application/json for lists of objects in POST [OK]
Quick Trick: Send lists as JSON array with application/json content type [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using form data which can't represent nested arrays well
- Sending plain text instead of structured JSON
- Confusing multipart for JSON data
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