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In a REST API, a developer uses cookies to store session data on the client but the server still keeps session info. What problem does this cause?
In a REST API, a developer uses cookies to store session data on the client but the server still keeps session info. What problem does this cause?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Analyze server storing session data
Server storing session data breaks statelessness regardless of client cookies.Step 2: Understand consequences
This causes scaling and reliability problems because server state must be managed.Final Answer:
Server is not stateless, causing scaling and reliability issues -> Option BQuick Check:
Server session storage breaks statelessness [OK]
Quick Trick: Server must not store session data even if client uses cookies [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming cookies alone ensure statelessness
- Believing client cannot send cookies
- Thinking this is standard REST practice
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