What should the data architect do?

A data architect needs to retrieve data from a REST API. The data architect needs to loop over a series of items that are being read using the REST connection.

What should the data architect do?
A . Recreate the SQL Statement with the correct parameters
B . Use the REST Connector with pagination mechanism
C . Use pagination of the REST Connector to create a template of the desired data
D . Use With Connection to pass a parameter to the REST URL

View Answer

Answer: B

Explanation:

When retrieving data from a REST API, particularly when the dataset is large or the data is segmented across multiple pages (which is common in REST APIs), the REST Connector in Qlik Sense needs to be configured to handle pagination.

Pagination is the process of dividing the data retrieved from the API into pages that can be loaded sequentially or as required. Qlik Sense’s REST Connector supports pagination by allowing the data architect to set parameters that will sequentially retrieve each page of data, ensuring that the complete dataset is retrieved.

Key Steps:

REST Connector Setup: Configure the REST connector in Qlik Sense and specify the necessary API endpoint.

Pagination Mechanism: Use the built-in pagination mechanism to define how the connector should retrieve the subsequent pages (e.g., by using query parameters like page or offset).