Which of the following is the correct way to add a search parameter named name with value alice to a REST API URL?

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Rest API - Query Parameters and Filtering

Which of the following is the correct way to add a search parameter named name with value alice to a REST API URL?

https://api.example.com/users

Ahttps://api.example.com/users#name=alice

Bhttps://api.example.com/users/name=alice

Chttps://api.example.com/users?name=alice

Dhttps://api.example.com/users&name=alice

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall the syntax for search parameters
Search parameters start with a question mark (?) after the base URL.
Step 2: Check the correct separator and format
The parameter is added as ?name=alice. Using & or # or slashes is incorrect here.
Final Answer:
https://api.example.com/users?name=alice -> Option C
Quick Check:
Use ? before first parameter [OK]

Quick Trick: First parameter starts with ? in URL [OK]

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