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Find the bug in this pagination metadata example:

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Rest API - Pagination Patterns

Find the bug in this pagination metadata example:

{
  "pagination": {
    "current_page": 4,
    "total_pages": 3,
    "page_size": 10
  }
}

A"page_size" should be less than 10
B"total_pages" should be equal to "current_page"
C"current_page" cannot be greater than "total_pages"
DNo bug, this is valid
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Compare current_page and total_pages values

    Current page is 4 but total pages are only 3, which is invalid.
  2. Step 2: Identify logical error

    Current page cannot exceed total pages in pagination metadata.
  3. Final Answer:

    "current_page" cannot be greater than "total_pages" -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Current page ≤ total pages rule violated [OK]
Quick Trick: Current page must not exceed total pages [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Allowing current_page to be greater than total_pages
  • Ignoring logical consistency in pagination
  • Misunderstanding page size relevance

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