How can you use Link headers to help clients navigate a filtered list where some pages might be empty? Choose the best approach.

hard📝 Application Q9 of 15

Rest API - Pagination Patterns

AAlways include links to all pages regardless of content

BInclude only links to pages with data using rel="next" and rel="prev"

CUse rel="empty" for pages without data

DExclude Link headers entirely when pages are empty

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Consider client navigation needs
Clients should only follow links to pages that contain data to avoid empty results.
Step 2: Evaluate options
Including only valid next and previous pages helps clients navigate efficiently. rel="empty" is not a standard relation, and excluding Link headers removes navigation aid.
Final Answer:
Include only links to pages with data using rel="next" and rel="prev" -> Option B
Quick Check:
Link headers should guide to valid pages only [OK]

Quick Trick: Link only to pages with data to avoid empty navigation [OK]

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