Rest API - HATEOAS and Linking
Why might a REST API choose to use custom link relation types instead of standard ones like 'next' or 'self'?
Why might a REST API choose to use custom link relation types instead of standard ones like 'next' or 'self'?
hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand purpose of custom link relations
Custom relations allow APIs to describe unique relationships specific to their domain.Step 2: Exclude incorrect reasons
Standard relations are not deprecated; custom types do not reduce header size or block clients.Final Answer:
To express domain-specific relationships not covered by standard types -> Option AQuick Check:
Custom link relations express unique domain links [OK]
Quick Trick: Use custom relations for unique domain links [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Believing standard relations are deprecated
- Thinking custom relations reduce header size
- Assuming custom relations block link following
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