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How does combining hypermedia with content negotiation enhance REST API discoverability?

AIt forces clients to use only one fixed media type for all responses

BIt allows clients to receive resource representations with embedded links in their preferred format

CIt disables hypermedia links when content negotiation is used

DIt requires clients to guess URLs based on media types

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand content negotiation
Clients specify preferred media types via headers; servers respond accordingly.
Step 2: Role of hypermedia
Embedding links in the chosen representation format helps clients discover actions dynamically.
Final Answer:
It allows clients to receive resource representations with embedded links in their preferred format -> Option B
Quick Check:
Content negotiation + hypermedia = flexible discoverability [OK]

Quick Trick: Content negotiation delivers hypermedia in preferred formats [OK]

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