Rest API - Pagination Patterns
What is wrong with this API call for offset-based pagination:
GET /items?limit=10&offset=-5?What is wrong with this API call for offset-based pagination: GET /items?limit=10&offset=-5?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Check validity of offset value
Offset represents a starting index and must be zero or positive.Step 2: Identify the error in the call
Offset is -5, which is invalid and will cause an error or unexpected behavior.Final Answer:
Offset cannot be negative -> Option DQuick Check:
Offset must be ≥ 0 [OK]
Quick Trick: Offset must never be negative [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using negative offset
- Thinking order of parameters matters
- Assuming limit cannot be 10
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