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Which of the following is the correct syntax to expand the 'author' field in a REST API GET request URL?

easy📝 Syntax Q12 of 15
Rest API - Advanced Patterns
Which of the following is the correct syntax to expand the 'author' field in a REST API GET request URL?
A/posts?expand=author
B/posts?embed=author
C/posts?include=author
D/posts?fields=author
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify the standard parameter for resource expansion

    The common parameter to embed related data is expand.
  2. Step 2: Check the URL syntax

    The correct syntax uses ?expand=author to embed the author data inside posts.
  3. Final Answer:

    /posts?expand=author -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Use expand=field to embed [OK]
Quick Trick: Use ?expand=resourceName to embed related data [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Using embed or include instead of expand
  • Using fields which filters fields, not expands
  • Missing the question mark before parameters

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