REST API Pagination: Efficiently Handling Large Data Sets

Fetching large datasets in RESTful APIs can impact performance. Pagination solves this by retrieving data in manageable chunks. Common pagination techniques include limit-offset (?limit=10&offset=20) and cursor-based (?cursor=abc123). Limit-offset is simple but can lead to performance issues on large datasets. Cursor-based pagination is more efficient, tracking the last fetched record for seamless navigation. Proper pagination improves API responsiveness, reduces server load, and enhances user experience in applications dealing with large data volumes.