[Solved] In a REST API response, where are action links for state transitions usually included? — Ans: Inside a dedicated 'actions' or 'links' section of the resource representation | Rest API

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In a REST API response, where are action links for state transitions usually included?

AOnly in the API documentation, not in responses

BIn the HTTP request headers

CInside a dedicated 'actions' or 'links' section of the resource representation

DAs query parameters in the URL

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify where action links belong
Action links are part of the resource representation, typically inside a section named 'actions' or 'links'.
Step 2: Understand why not other places
They are not in headers or docs only, because clients need them dynamically with the resource state.
Final Answer:
Inside a dedicated 'actions' or 'links' section of the resource representation -> Option C
Quick Check:
Action links location = Resource body section [OK]

Quick Trick: Action links live inside resource JSON, not headers or docs [OK]

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