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Which symbol is used to start query parameters in a REST API URL?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Rest API - URL and Resource Design

Which symbol is used to start query parameters in a REST API URL?

A?
B&
C#
D/
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify the start of query parameters in URL syntax

    Query parameters always start after a question mark (?) in the URL.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from other URL symbols

    The ampersand (&) separates multiple parameters, but does not start them; # is for fragments; / separates path segments.

  3. Final Answer:

    ? -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Query parameters start with ? [OK]
Quick Trick: Query parameters always start with ? in URLs [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Using & to start query parameters
  • Confusing # with query start
  • Using / instead of ?

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