API Design · Junior · Question 10 of 75

Why should resource names in URLs usually be plural nouns, like `/users`?

1Singular names are slower
✓Correct answer: It reads consistently for both the collection (/users) and items (/users/42)
3HTTP requires plural names

Explanation

The exact convention matters less than consistency across the whole API. Style guides help teams agree.

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