Easy REST Question 53 of 226

What is a path parameter versus a query parameter?

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A path parameter identifies a resource, like /users/17.

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A path parameter identifies
a resource, like /users/17.
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Query parameters filter, sort,
or paginate, like /users?role=admin&page=2.
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Do not put secrets
in query strings
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they leak into logs
and browser history.
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Common mistake
What juniors usually get wrong.
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“Query parameters filter, sort, or paginate, like /users?role=admin&page=2.”

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Queryparametersfiltersortorpaginate

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A path parameter identifies a resource, like /users/17. Query parameters filter, sort, or paginate, like /users?role=admin&page=2.