[Solved] Given the code snippet:@Parameter(description = "User's email", required = true) String emailWhat effect does the required = true have in API documentation? | Spring Boot

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Given the code snippet:

@Parameter(description = "User's email", required = true) String email

What effect does the required = true have in API documentation?

AAutomatically validates the parameter at runtime

BIgnores the parameter in the API documentation

CSets a default value for the parameter

DMarks the parameter as mandatory in the API docs

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the 'required' attribute in @Parameter
The 'required = true' flag indicates that the parameter must be provided by the client, marking it mandatory in the API documentation.
Step 2: Clarify runtime validation vs documentation
This attribute does not enforce runtime validation; it only affects how the API docs describe the parameter.
Final Answer:
Marks the parameter as mandatory in the API docs -> Option D
Quick Check:
required=true = Mandatory parameter in docs [OK]

Quick Trick: required=true means parameter is mandatory in docs [OK]

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