[Solved] Identify the error in this REST API request URL that tries to sort users by age in descending order:https://api.example.com/users?sort=age&direction=descending | Rest API

Rest API - Query Parameters and Filtering

Identify the error in this REST API request URL that tries to sort users by age in descending order:

https://api.example.com/users?sort=age&direction=descending

AThe parameter 'direction' should be 'desc' not 'descending'.

BThe 'sort' parameter should be 'desc' instead of 'age'.

CThe URL is missing the 'order' parameter.

DThe '&' symbol should be replaced with '?' in the URL.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check the 'direction' parameter value
The correct values for direction are 'asc' or 'desc', not 'descending'.
Step 2: Confirm the 'sort' parameter is correct
'sort=age' is correct to specify sorting by age.
Final Answer:
The parameter 'direction' should be 'desc' not 'descending'. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Use 'desc' for descending direction [OK]

Quick Trick: Use 'desc' not 'descending' for direction [OK]

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