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What is wrong with this URL? /api/search?query=phone&

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Rest API - Query Parameters and Filtering

What is wrong with this URL? /api/search?query=phone&

ATrailing & without a parameter value is invalid.
BMissing ? before parameters.
CParameters must be separated by commas.
DURL path is incorrect.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Analyze the URL ending

    The URL ends with an & which expects another parameter but none is provided.

  2. Step 2: Understand parameter separator usage

    The & symbol separates parameters and cannot be at the end without a following parameter.

  3. Final Answer:

    Trailing & without a parameter value is invalid. -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    No trailing & allowed without parameter [OK]
Quick Trick: Don't end URL with & without next parameter [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Leaving trailing & at the end
  • Using commas instead of &

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