Rest API - Query Parameters and Filtering
Which of the following is the correct syntax to specify ascending sort direction in a REST API URL query?
Which of the following is the correct syntax to specify ascending sort direction in a REST API URL query?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Recognize standard REST API query parameters
Commonly, 'sort' defines the field and 'direction' defines the order, with 'asc' or 'desc' as values.Step 2: Check each option's syntax
/api/items?sort=price&direction=asc uses 'direction=asc' which is the standard and correct way to specify ascending order.Final Answer:
/api/items?sort=price&direction=asc -> Option AQuick Check:
Correct syntax uses 'direction=asc' [OK]
Quick Trick: Use 'direction=asc' for ascending in URL [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using 'ascending' instead of 'asc'
- Using 'order=up' which is invalid
- Using non-standard direction values
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