[Solved] You receive this Link header:Link: https://api.example.com/items?page=2; rel="next"Why might this cause an error when parsing pagination links? | Rest API

Rest API - HATEOAS and Linking

You receive this Link header:
Link: https://api.example.com/items?page=2; rel="next"
Why might this cause an error when parsing pagination links?

AThe page number is invalid

BThe rel attribute value is missing quotes

CThe semicolon is missing between URL and rel

DThe URL is not enclosed in angle brackets

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check Link header syntax rules
URLs must be enclosed in angle brackets <> for correct parsing.
Step 2: Identify error in given header
The URL is not inside <>, which can cause parsing errors.
Final Answer:
The URL is not enclosed in angle brackets -> Option D
Quick Check:
URL must be in <> for Link header [OK]

Quick Trick: Always put URLs in angle brackets in Link headers [OK]

Common Mistakes:

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