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c#asp.net-web-apihttp-verbs

Which HTTP verb to use to get data based on complex input data

So if I would want to get say a User data, passing user id, I will use GET verb and pass user id in query string with route something like this

[HttpGet]
[Route("user/{userId}")]

But what if I want to fetch user based on multiple input parameters. Say by UserType, Salary etc.

Then passing these multiple values or complex object values in querystring will not make sense, I will have to pass them in body and for that I will have to use the POST verb.

But is it correct to use POST verb to get data?

If not, which verb should I use for these cases

Solution

  • Not sure why nobody suggested me to use FromBody attribute with my parameter.

    That way I do not have to change the api to POST.

    I can use GET and still pass the parameter in the body.