[Solved] You receive this JSON response but the self link is missing: { "id": 5, "title": "Article", "_links": { "related": "https://api.example.... | Rest API

Rest API - HATEOAS and Linking

You receive this JSON response but the self link is missing:

{
  "id": 5,
  "title": "Article",
  "_links": {
    "related": "https://api.example.com/articles/related"
  }
}

What is the best fix to add a self link for the current resource at https://api.example.com/articles/5?

AAdd "self": "https://api.example.com/articles/5" at the root level

BAdd "self_link": "https://api.example.com/articles/5" inside the _links object

CAdd "self": "https://api.example.com/articles/5" inside the _links object

DAdd "link": "https://api.example.com/articles/5" inside the _links object

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify where self link belongs
The self link must be inside the _links object with key exactly "self".
Step 2: Choose correct key and location
Add "self": "https://api.example.com/articles/5" inside the _links object adds the correct key "self" with the URL inside _links. Other options use wrong keys or wrong placement.
Final Answer:
Add "self": "https://api.example.com/articles/5" inside the _links object -> Option C
Quick Check:
Self link key = "self" inside _links [OK]

Quick Trick: Self link must be 'self' key inside _links object [OK]

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