Rest API - Pagination Patterns
You want to combine cursor-based pagination with filtering by date in your API. Which approach is best to ensure correct pagination?
You want to combine cursor-based pagination with filtering by date in your API. Which approach is best to ensure correct pagination?
hard🚀 Application Q9 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand filtering with pagination
Filters affect which data is shown, so cursor must reflect filtered results.Step 2: Generate cursor based on filtered data
The API should apply filters first, then generate cursor for the filtered dataset to paginate correctly.Final Answer:
Include filter parameters in the request and generate cursor based on filtered data -> Option BQuick Check:
Cursor must match filtered data for correct pagination [OK]
Quick Trick: Apply filters before cursor generation to paginate filtered results [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Paginating unfiltered data with filters applied client-side
- Resetting cursor incorrectly on filter change
- Switching pagination type unnecessarily
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