A REST API returns JSON data for a list of users. You want to add a filter so the API only returns users older than 30. How should you design the API call?

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ASend the age filter in the request body of a GET request

BUse a query parameter like /users?age_gt=30

CUse a POST request to /users with age filter in URL

DDelete users younger than 30 before calling the API

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand REST filtering conventions
Filters are usually sent as query parameters in the URL for GET requests.
Step 2: Evaluate options
Use a query parameter like /users?age_gt=30 correctly uses a query parameter. Others misuse HTTP methods or request body.
Final Answer:
Use a query parameter like /users?age_gt=30 -> Option B
Quick Check:
Filters in REST = Query parameters [OK]

Quick Trick: Use URL query parameters to filter REST API data [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Sending body data in GET requests
Using POST for data retrieval
Trying to delete data before filtering

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A REST API returns JSON data for a list of users. You want to add a filter so the API only returns users older than 30. How should you design the API call?

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