API Design · Junior · Question 24 of 75

Where should filtering and sorting options go in a REST request?

1In the request body of a GET
✓Correct answer: In query parameters, e.g. GET /orders?status=paid&sort=-createdAt
3In the URL path, e.g. /orders/status/paid/sort/createdAt

Explanation

Query parameters keep the resource URL stable and are cacheable. GET bodies aren't reliably supported by clients and proxies.

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