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What will be the expected behavior of a GET request sent to an API endpoint?

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Rest API - HTTP Methods
What will be the expected behavior of a GET request sent to an API endpoint?
ACreate a new resource
BDelete an existing resource
CRetrieve data without changing server state
DUpdate an existing resource
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Recall GET method purpose

    GET is designed to fetch data without side effects.

  2. Step 2: Match behavior with options

    Only Retrieve data without changing server state describes retrieving data without changes.

  3. Final Answer:

    Retrieve data without changing server state -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    GET behavior = Retrieve data [OK]
Quick Trick: GET only reads data, no changes made [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking GET creates or deletes data
  • Confusing GET with POST
  • Assuming GET updates data

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