GET with request params or POST
I have a GET endpoint to get a set of resources and a custom request param 'filter' to filter the said resources. This param is a stringified array of filters. Due to the length limitation in request param, I couldn't provide large filters. So, I had to opt for POST with filters in body. But, as POST requests are not idempotent, it seems highly deviating from API standards. I have searched a few sites and couldn't come up with a solution. Please assist.
rest api post get
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Siva Black JesterSiva Black Jester
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I have a GET endpoint to get a set of resources and a custom request param 'filter' to filter the said resources. This param is a stringified array of filters. Due to the length limitation in request param, I couldn't provide large filters. So, I had to opt for POST with filters in body. But, as POST requests are not idempotent, it seems highly deviating from API standards. I have searched a few sites and couldn't come up with a solution. Please assist.
rest api post get
asked Nov 16 '18 at 14:34
Siva Black JesterSiva Black Jester
4011
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I have a GET endpoint to get a set of resources and a custom request param 'filter' to filter the said resources. This param is a stringified array of filters. Due to the length limitation in request param, I couldn't provide large filters. So, I had to opt for POST with filters in body. But, as POST requests are not idempotent, it seems highly deviating from API standards. I have searched a few sites and couldn't come up with a solution. Please assist.
rest api post get
asked Nov 16 '18 at 14:34
Siva Black JesterSiva Black Jester
4011
I have a GET endpoint to get a set of resources and a custom request param 'filter' to filter the said resources. This param is a stringified array of filters. Due to the length limitation in request param, I couldn't provide large filters. So, I had to opt for POST with filters in body. But, as POST requests are not idempotent, it seems highly deviating from API standards. I have searched a few sites and couldn't come up with a solution. Please assist.
rest api post get
rest api post get
asked Nov 16 '18 at 14:34
Siva Black JesterSiva Black Jester
4011
asked Nov 16 '18 at 14:34
Siva Black JesterSiva Black Jester
4011
asked Nov 16 '18 at 14:34
Siva Black JesterSiva Black Jester
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asked Nov 16 '18 at 14:34
Siva Black JesterSiva Black Jester
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asked Nov 16 '18 at 14:34
Siva Black JesterSiva Black Jester
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If you're concerned about hitting the length limitation, then you have to use POST. Yes, that means you lose idempotence and safety, which is unfortunate, but there aren't other good choices.
answered Nov 16 '18 at 17:24
Eric SteinEric Stein
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Guess I have no choice then. Thanks Eric.
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If you're concerned about hitting the length limitation, then you have to use POST. Yes, that means you lose idempotence and safety, which is unfortunate, but there aren't other good choices.
answered Nov 16 '18 at 17:24
Eric SteinEric Stein
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Guess I have no choice then. Thanks Eric.
– Siva Black Jester
Nov 19 '18 at 15:11
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If you're concerned about hitting the length limitation, then you have to use POST. Yes, that means you lose idempotence and safety, which is unfortunate, but there aren't other good choices.
answered Nov 16 '18 at 17:24
Eric SteinEric Stein
9,28512245
Guess I have no choice then. Thanks Eric.
– Siva Black Jester
Nov 19 '18 at 15:11
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If you're concerned about hitting the length limitation, then you have to use POST. Yes, that means you lose idempotence and safety, which is unfortunate, but there aren't other good choices.
answered Nov 16 '18 at 17:24
Eric SteinEric Stein
9,28512245
If you're concerned about hitting the length limitation, then you have to use POST. Yes, that means you lose idempotence and safety, which is unfortunate, but there aren't other good choices.
answered Nov 16 '18 at 17:24
Eric SteinEric Stein
9,28512245
answered Nov 16 '18 at 17:24
Eric SteinEric Stein
9,28512245
answered Nov 16 '18 at 17:24
Eric SteinEric Stein
9,28512245
answered Nov 16 '18 at 17:24
Eric SteinEric Stein
9,28512245
9,28512245
Guess I have no choice then. Thanks Eric.
– Siva Black Jester
Nov 19 '18 at 15:11
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Guess I have no choice then. Thanks Eric.
– Siva Black Jester
Nov 19 '18 at 15:11
Guess I have no choice then. Thanks Eric.
– Siva Black Jester
Nov 19 '18 at 15:11
Guess I have no choice then. Thanks Eric.
– Siva Black Jester
Nov 19 '18 at 15:11
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