[Solved] A client sends this Accept header:Accept: application/vnd.example.v1+json, application/vnd.example.v2+json;q=0.8Which API version will the server prioritize? | Rest API

Rest API - Versioning Strategies

A client sends this Accept header:
Accept: application/vnd.example.v1+json, application/vnd.example.v2+json;q=0.8
Which API version will the server prioritize?

AVersion 1

BVersion 2

CBoth versions equally

DDefault version without media type

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand quality values (q)
The 'q' parameter indicates preference; higher q means higher priority.
Step 2: Compare q values
Version 1 has no q (defaults to 1), version 2 has q=0.8, so version 1 is preferred.
Final Answer:
Version 1 -> Option A
Quick Check:
Higher q value means higher priority [OK]

Quick Trick: No q means highest priority in Accept header [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Ignoring q values in Accept header
Assuming last version listed is preferred
Thinking q=0.8 is higher than default

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