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    Spring Boot Basics - Day 5

    Handling Path Variables and Request Parameters

    APIs are designed to interact with dynamic data. Whether it’s fetching a specific user by
    their ID or filtering products by category, dynamic inputs make your endpoints powerful and
    flexible. In Spring Boot, this is achieved through Path Variables and Request Parame-
    ters.

    Path Variables – Identifying Specific Resources


    Path variables are dynamic segments of the URL that uniquely identify resources. For
    example:

    /users/{id}
    /orders/{orderId}/items/{itemId}

    Here, {id}, {orderId}, and {itemId} represent values passed in the URL. These variables
    are captured using the @PathVariable annotation.

    When to Use Path Variables


    • When the input directly represents the resource you are fetching, updating, or deleting.
    • Examples: User IDs, Order Numbers, or Product Codes.

    How It Works Behind the Scenes Path variables map segments of the URL to method
    parameters, making it easy to work with dynamic URLs. Internally, Spring Boot matches
    the value from the URL to the annotated method argument, converting the data type auto-
    matically if needed (e.g., from String to Long).

    Request Parameters – Adding Filters and Modifiers


    Request parameters are key-value pairs passed in the query string of a URL. They modify
    or filter the response. Example:

    /products?category=electronics&sort=price&order=desc

    Here, category, sort, and order are parameters. These are handled using the @RequestParam
    annotation.

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    When to Use Request Parameters
    • When the input modifies the behavior of the API but is not essential to identify the
    resource.
    • Examples: Pagination (page=2), Sorting (sort=name), Filtering (status=active).

    What Happens Internally Spring Boot automatically binds query parameters to method
    arguments. You can also set defaults for optional parameters, ensuring your API is robust
    even when parameters are missing.

    Path Variables vs. Request Parameters – Which to Use?


    Here’s a quick comparison to help you decide:

    tableheader
    Path Variables Request Parameters
    Feature
    Purpose Identify specific resources Modify or filter responses
    Location Part of the URL path Query string (after ?)
    Use Case
    /users/{id} /users?sort=name&page=2
    Examples
    Required/OptionalUsually required Often optional

    Why This Matters


    • RESTful APIs: Following these conventions ensures that your API adheres to REST-
    ful principles, making it intuitive and predictable.
    • Flexibility: Handling both Path Variables and Request Parameters allows clients to
    interact dynamically with your API.
    • Scalability: A well-structured API grows effortlessly as new features and filters are
    added.

    Takeaway
    Path Variables and Request Parameters are fundamental for designing dynamic and flexible
    APIs. Mastering their use will help you build clean, efficient, and user-friendly endpoints.

    Next up: Setting Up Database Connections—bring your APIs to life with persistent
    data storage.

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