[Solved] Find the mistake in this self link implementation in a REST API response: { "_links": { "self": { "href": "/products" } }, "id": 10 } | Rest API

Rest API - HATEOAS and Linking

Find the mistake in this self link implementation in a REST API response:

{
  "_links": {
    "self": { "href": "/products" }
  },
  "id": 10
}

AThe href key should be named url

BThe _links key should be outside the main object

CSelf link URL should include the resource ID

DThe id key should be inside the self object

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand self link URL specificity
Self link must point to the exact resource, including its ID.
Step 2: Check the given URL
URL "/products" is generic and does not include the resource ID 10.
Final Answer:
Self link URL should include the resource ID -> Option C
Quick Check:
Self link URL = resource path + ID [OK]

Quick Trick: Self link URL must uniquely identify the resource [OK]

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