The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment - API Parameters: An Introduction

The video tutorial explains how to use API parameters to sort, filter, and manage queries. It covers the use of JavaScript package QS for building complex query strings and demonstrates handling pagination and filters. The tutorial also provides recommendations for testing APIs using Postman and suggests best practices for front-end development.

What is the primary purpose of using API parameters?

• To enhance the visual design of a webpage

• To create new programming languages

• To sort, filter, and manage data retrieval

• To increase the speed of the internet connection

Which JavaScript package is recommended for composing REST queries?

• Express

• QS

• Node.js

• React

How are complex parameters like 'sort' structured in a query string?

• As a CSV file

• As a JSON object

• As an array with field and order

• As a single string value

What is the recommended tool for testing REST API queries?

• Postman

• Visual Studio Code

• Sublime Text

• Atom

Why is it suggested to use a JavaScript library for building queries from the front end?

• To reduce the number of API calls

• To make the code more complex

• To simplify the process and ensure accuracy

• To increase the size of the application