[Solved] Which JSON snippet correctly shows a hypermedia link for a REST API resource? — Ans: {"_links": {"self": {"href": "/users/1"}}} | Rest API

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Which JSON snippet correctly shows a hypermedia link for a REST API resource?

A{"links": ["/users/1"]}

B{"_links": {"self": {"href": "/users/1"}}}

C{"url": "/users/1"}

D{"link": "/users/1"}

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify hypermedia format
Standard hypermedia formats like HAL use a _links object with href properties.
Step 2: Check options
{"_links": {"self": {"href": "/users/1"}}} uses _links with href correctly; others do not follow hypermedia conventions.
Final Answer:
{"_links": {"self": {"href": "/users/1"}}} -> Option B
Quick Check:
HAL format uses _links and href [OK]

Quick Trick: Look for _links and href keys in JSON [OK]

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