You are designing a REST API for a weather service. To improve usability, which approach best ensures consistent data format for temperature readings?

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Rest API - Request and Response Format

AReturn temperature sometimes in Celsius, sometimes in Fahrenheit based on client location.

BAlways return temperature as a number in Celsius with a fixed decimal format.

CReturn temperature as a string with units included, e.g., '20°C' or '68°F'.

DReturn temperature as raw sensor data without any formatting.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the need for consistent numeric format
Returning temperature as a number in a fixed unit and decimal format helps clients process data uniformly.
Step 2: Evaluate other options for consistency
Mixing units or returning strings with units complicates parsing and may cause errors.
Final Answer:
Always return temperature as a number in Celsius with a fixed decimal format. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Consistent numeric format improves usability = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Use fixed units and numeric format for easy client parsing [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Mixing units based on client location
Returning temperature as strings with units
Sending raw unformatted sensor data

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