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Which query parameter format correctly requests only the name and email fields for users?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Rest API - Advanced Patterns
Which query parameter format correctly requests only the name and email fields for users?
A/users?fields=name,email
B/users?fields[users]=name,email
C/users?select=name,email
D/users?filter=fields=name,email
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Recall sparse fieldsets syntax

    The correct syntax uses fields[resource]=field1,field2 format.

  2. Step 2: Match the correct option

    /users?fields[users]=name,email matches this syntax exactly for users resource.

  3. Final Answer:

    /users?fields[users]=name,email -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Correct sparse fieldsets syntax = /users?fields[users]=name,email [OK]
Quick Trick: Use fields[resource]=field1,field2 to select fields [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Using select= instead of fields[]
  • Omitting resource name in brackets
  • Using filter= incorrectly

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