API Design · Middle · Question 6 of 75

What does sparse fieldsets (`?fields=id,name,email`) give clients?

✓Correct answer: Only the requested fields, reducing payload size and serialization cost
2Encrypted fields
3Fields sorted alphabetically

Explanation

Google APIs use fields masks; JSON:API defines fields[type]. It helps mobile clients on slow networks.

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