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REST API Basics: Resources, Routes, and CRUD/Nested child resource

Access a child collection under a parent resource.

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Section: Resource-oriented routes

Nested child resource

http
http
GET /users/{userId}/orders
Explanation

Nested routes are useful when the child is clearly scoped to the parent. Avoid deep nesting when it hurts discoverability.

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