Which of the following is the correct syntax for a Link header indicating the previous page URL https://api.example.com/items?page=1?

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Rest API - Pagination Patterns

Which of the following is the correct syntax for a Link header indicating the previous page URL https://api.example.com/items?page=1?

ALink: <https://api.example.com/items?page=1>; rel="prev"

BLink: rel="prev"; <https://api.example.com/items?page=1>

CLink: <https://api.example.com/items?page=1> rel=prev

DLink: prev=<https://api.example.com/items?page=1>

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall correct Link header format
The correct format is Link: <URL>; rel="relation" with angle brackets around URL and rel in quotes.
Step 2: Check each option
Link: ; rel="prev" matches the correct syntax. Others have misplaced parts or missing quotes.
Final Answer:
Link: <https://api.example.com/items?page=1>; rel="prev" -> Option A
Quick Check:
Link header syntax = <URL>; rel="type" [OK]

Quick Trick: Use angle brackets for URL and quotes for rel value [OK]

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