Rest API - URL and Resource Design
You want to filter a list of events to show only those happening in 2024 and located in either 'New York' or 'Los Angeles'. Which query parameter format correctly expresses this filter?
You want to filter a list of events to show only those happening in 2024 and located in either 'New York' or 'Los Angeles'. Which query parameter format correctly expresses this filter?
hard📝 Application Q15 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand filtering multiple values for one parameter
To filter by multiple cities, repeat the parameter with URL-encoded values.Step 2: Check URL encoding and parameter repetition
api/events?year=2024&city=New%20York&city=Los%20Angeles repeats 'city' with URL-encoded spaces, which is standard practice.Final Answer:
api/events?year=2024&city=New%20York&city=Los%20Angeles -> Option BQuick Check:
Repeat parameters with URL encoding for multiple values [OK]
Quick Trick: Repeat parameter with encoded values for multiple filters [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using commas without encoding or server support
- Not encoding spaces in city names
- Using '|' which is not standard in URLs
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