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What is the main purpose of page-based pagination in REST APIs?

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Rest API - Pagination Patterns
What is the main purpose of page-based pagination in REST APIs?
ATo split large data into smaller pages for easier loading
BTo combine all data into one large response
CTo sort data alphabetically
DTo encrypt data before sending
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand pagination concept

    Pagination divides data into smaller parts called pages to avoid sending everything at once.
  2. Step 2: Identify purpose in REST APIs

    Page-based pagination uses page number and limit to load data in chunks, improving performance and user experience.
  3. Final Answer:

    To split large data into smaller pages for easier loading -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Pagination = split data into pages [OK]
Quick Trick: Pagination means splitting data into pages [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking pagination sorts data
  • Confusing pagination with encryption
  • Assuming pagination combines all data

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