API docs said pagination worked. It didn't.

📰 Dev.to · Nico Reyes

Learn how to fix broken pagination in APIs by switching from offset to cursor-based pagination

intermediate Published 31 Mar 2026
Action Steps
  1. Identify the pagination method used in your API
  2. Test the pagination to detect any issues
  3. Switch from offset pagination to cursor-based pagination if issues arise
  4. Implement cursor-based pagination using a unique identifier for each record
  5. Test the new pagination method to ensure it works correctly
Who Needs to Know This

Backend developers and API integrators can benefit from understanding pagination methods to ensure seamless data retrieval

Key Insight

💡 Cursor-based pagination can resolve issues with offset pagination, especially when dealing with large datasets

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Learn how to fix broken pagination in APIs by switching from offset to cursor-based pagination

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Offset pagination broke halfway through my API integration. Cursor based pagination fixed it.
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