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API Pagination Module
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Description
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An API Pagination Module implements cursor/offset/page-based splitting of large result sets to improve performance and UX. Supports links in headers for navigation.
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When to use it
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Implement Pagination when: - Returning lists >100 items. - Mobile/infinite scroll. - Reducing load times. - Consistent APIs.
Pros
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- Faster responses. - Memory efficient. - UX friendly. - Standard (offset, cursor). - Links auto.
Cons
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- Complexity in cursors. - Inconsistent clients. - Deep pagination hard. - Offset gaps. - Sorting ties.
Notes
Note: Use cursor for large. Limit default 20. X-Total-Count header.
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