[Solved] A client sends this HTTP request header:Accept: application/json;q=0.8, application/xml;q=0.9What does the q parameter indicate? | Rest API

Rest API - Request and Response Format

A client sends this HTTP request header:

Accept: application/json;q=0.8, application/xml;q=0.9

What does the q parameter indicate?

AThe quality of the data sent by the client

BThe size limit for the response

CThe version of the media type

DThe relative preference weight for each media type

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the 'q' parameter in Accept header
The 'q' value is a quality factor showing preference weight for media types.
Step 2: Interpret the given values
Higher q means higher preference; here XML (0.9) is preferred over JSON (0.8).
Final Answer:
The relative preference weight for each media type -> Option D
Quick Check:
'q' parameter = preference weight [OK]

Quick Trick: 'q' sets priority of media types in Accept header [OK]

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