API API Documentation and Design 2

Question 1

What is HATEOAS in REST API design?

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Hypermedia as the Engine of Application State — embedding navigation links in responses

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A security protocol

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A caching strategy

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An error handling pattern

Question 2

What is the purpose of an API changelog?

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Documenting version history and breaking changes for API consumers

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Tracking server uptime

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Logging all API requests

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Recording test results

Question 3

What is a 'deprecation notice' in API design?

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An announcement that an API feature will be removed in a future version

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An error response

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A security warning

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A performance alert

Question 4

Which HTTP response header can indicate a deprecated API endpoint?

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Deprecation

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Content-Type

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Cache-Control

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Authorization

Question 5

What is an API sandbox environment?

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A safe environment for developers to test API integrations without affecting production

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A restricted production environment

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A sandboxed browser for testing

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An offline documentation viewer

Question 6

What does 'backward compatibility' mean in API design?

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New API changes don't break existing client integrations

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The API works with older browsers

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The API supports older HTTP versions

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