[Solved] Given this JSON response snippet:{"state": "pending", "actions": {"cancel": "/orders/123/cancel"}}What is the correct next step for a client to cancel the order? | Rest API

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Given this JSON response snippet:

{"state": "pending", "actions": {"cancel": "/orders/123/cancel"}}

What is the correct next step for a client to cancel the order?

ASend a GET request to "/orders/123/cancel"

BSend a PUT request to "/orders/123/cancel"

CSend a DELETE request to "/orders/123"

DSend a POST request to "/orders/123/cancel"

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the action link URL
The action link for cancel is "/orders/123/cancel".
Step 2: Determine the HTTP method for state-changing actions
State transitions like cancel usually use POST to trigger the action.
Final Answer:
Send a POST request to "/orders/123/cancel" -> Option D
Quick Check:
State change action = POST request [OK]

Quick Trick: Use POST to trigger state-changing action links [OK]

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