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Why might query parameter versioning be less preferred compared to header-based versioning in REST APIs?

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Rest API - Versioning Strategies
Why might query parameter versioning be less preferred compared to header-based versioning in REST APIs?
AQuery parameters can clutter URLs and may be cached incorrectly
BHeaders are harder to implement than query parameters
CQuery parameters cannot specify version numbers
DHeaders do not support versioning
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand drawbacks of query parameter versioning

    Query parameters add extra parts to URLs and can cause caching issues.

  2. Step 2: Compare with header-based versioning

    Headers keep URLs clean and allow better control over caching and version negotiation.

  3. Final Answer:

    Query parameters can clutter URLs and may be cached incorrectly -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Query params clutter URLs and affect caching [OK]
Quick Trick: Query params clutter URLs and cause caching issues [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking headers cannot do versioning
  • Believing query parameters cannot specify versions
  • Assuming headers are harder to implement

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