[Solved] Given this HTTP request snippet:POST /api/data HTTP/1.1 Host: example.com Content-Type: application/json Accept: application/xml {"name":... | Rest API

Rest API - Request and Response Format

Given this HTTP request snippet:

POST /api/data HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com
Content-Type: application/json
Accept: application/xml

{"name": "Alice"}

What format will the server expect the request body to be, and what format will it try to respond with?

ARequest body XML, response JSON

BRequest body XML, response XML

CRequest body JSON, response JSON

DRequest body JSON, response XML

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze Content-Type header
The Content-Type is application/json, so the server expects JSON data in the request body.
Step 2: Analyze Accept header
The Accept header is application/xml, so the client wants the response in XML format.
Final Answer:
Request body JSON, response XML -> Option D
Quick Check:
Content-Type = JSON, Accept = XML [OK]

Quick Trick: Content-Type = sent data, Accept = wanted response [OK]

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