PRACTICAL FIELD GUIDE
Offset pagination can shift when records change
Offset pagination selects a position in the current ordered result. Inserts or deletes between requests can shift that position and produce repeated or skipped records.
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Put it into practice
- Use an intentional supported sort and keep filters consistent between pages.
- Test page transitions while records are added or removed.
- Design refresh and deduplication behavior that matches the screen's needs, using supported contract features only.
What this looks like
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
A new record is inserted ahead of page two after page one loads. The same row may appear again when the offset is applied to the changed list.
A boundary to keep clear
Do not invent cursor parameters for an offset-based API. A stronger pagination requirement may need application-level design.
MCPBackend context
Use get_project_api or the dashboard's generated OpenAPI contract for your project's exact data-plane routes. Machine keys and end-user tokens have different access models. Treat error status and JSON code together, keep credentials out of URLs, and test against disposable records before changing real data.
Take the next step
Inspect the current project contract, try the change with disposable data, and verify the result through the same credentials your app will use. Record the expected response and one denied-access case before release.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying protocols and design principles. For supported MCPBackend operations and exact request shapes, inspect your project’s generated API contract.