Rest API - Request and Response Format
Which Cache-Control directive tells the browser to always revalidate the resource before using it?
Which Cache-Control directive tells the browser to always revalidate the resource before using it?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the directive for revalidation
The 'must-revalidate' directive forces the client to check with the server before using cached data.Step 2: Compare with other directives
'no-store' prevents caching, 'public' allows caching by any cache, 'max-age' sets cache time but doesn't force revalidation.Final Answer:
must-revalidate -> Option AQuick Check:
must-revalidate = Revalidate before use [OK]
Quick Trick: Use must-revalidate to force cache check before use [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing no-store with must-revalidate
- Thinking max-age forces revalidation
- Assuming public disables revalidation
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