[Solved] A developer writes this header: Link: rel="next". Why might this cause an error? — Ans: Missing semicolon between URL and rel attribute | Rest API

Rest API - HATEOAS and Linking

A developer writes this header: Link: rel="next". Why might this cause an error?

Arel attribute should be uppercase

BMissing semicolon between URL and rel attribute

CURL should not be in angle brackets

DLink header cannot have multiple relations

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check Link header syntax
The correct syntax requires a semicolon between the URL and rel attribute.
Step 2: Identify the missing semicolon
The header lacks the semicolon after the URL, causing a syntax error.
Final Answer:
Missing semicolon between URL and rel attribute -> Option B
Quick Check:
Link header syntax needs semicolon before rel [OK]

Quick Trick: Always separate URL and rel with semicolon [OK]

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