How can you combine @GetMapping with request parameters to handle a GET request like /search?query=spring and return the query value?

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Spring Boot - REST Controllers

How can you combine @GetMapping with request parameters to handle a GET request like /search?query=spring and return the query value?

AUse @GetMapping("/search/{query}") and method parameter @RequestParam String query

BUse @GetMapping("/search/{query}") and method parameter @PathVariable String query

CUse @GetMapping("/search") and method parameter @PathVariable String query

DUse @GetMapping("/search") and method parameter @RequestParam String query

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand request parameters vs path variables
Query parameters like ?query=spring are handled with @RequestParam, not @PathVariable.
Step 2: Match URL and method parameters
@GetMapping("/search") with @RequestParam String query correctly maps the query parameter.
Final Answer:
Use @GetMapping("/search") and method parameter @RequestParam String query -> Option D
Quick Check:
Query params use @RequestParam, not @PathVariable [OK]

Quick Trick: Use @RequestParam for query parameters in GET requests [OK]

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