Why is it important to keep the OpenAPI specification file updated when generating client code in Spring Boot?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15

Spring Boot - API Documentation

ABecause the spec file compiles the client code automatically

BBecause the spec file controls the Spring Boot server startup

CBecause the generated client code depends entirely on the spec for API structure

DBecause the spec file contains database connection details

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the role of the OpenAPI spec
The OpenAPI spec defines the API endpoints, request/response formats, and contracts used to generate client code.
Step 2: Exclude unrelated roles
The spec does not control server startup, database connections, or compilation processes.
Final Answer:
Because the generated client code depends entirely on the spec for API structure -> Option C
Quick Check:
Client code matches API spec structure [OK]

Quick Trick: Client code mirrors the API spec structure exactly [OK]

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