Use opaque cursors for large or changing datasets.

Section: Pagination patterns

Cursor pagination

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GET /events?limit=100&cursor=eyJpZCI6IjEwMDAifQ==
Explanation

Cursor pagination is often more stable and efficient than offset pagination for append-heavy lists.

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Offset pagination
Simple page and limit contract.
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Use a stable sort key with cursors
Paginate in a deterministic order.
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Return next-page metadata
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Filter by exact field values
Restrict a collection by one or more fields.
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Sort descending by one field
Ask for newest records first.
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Provide fallback ordering.
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