Quick Answer
Implement pagination, filtering, and sorting consistently: create a shared PagedRequest base class with page, pageSize, sortBy, sortDir fields. Create a PagedResponse with items, totalCount, pageNumber, totalPages. Apply across all list endpoints. Extract filtering/sorting to a reusable query builder. Return consistent metadata so clients can build paginated UIs without endpoint-specific logic.
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Consistent querying ensures scalable and predictable API behavior:
Use query parameters: page, pageSize, sort, filter.
Implement logic in repositories or service layer for maintainability.
Combine pagination with filtering and sorting before DB execution.
Cache frequently accessed listings for performance.
Return metadata: total records, total pages, current page, page size.
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