API Design · Junior · Question 23 of 75

Which field naming style should a JSON API use?

✓Correct answer: One consistent style across the whole API (e.g. camelCase), documented in the style guide
2Mixed styles to support all languages
3Whatever each endpoint's author prefers

Explanation

camelCase matches JavaScript clients; snake_case is common too. Consistency is what matters.

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