What is the difference between offset and cursor paging?

What is the difference between offset and cursor paging?

Offset paging retrieves records based on a specific starting point, while cursor paging uses a pointer to the last retrieved record.

Which method is more efficient for large datasets?

Cursor paging is generally more efficient for large datasets as it avoids the performance hit of counting records.

Can you give me an example of when to use each?

Use offset paging for smaller datasets where you need to jump to a specific page, and cursor paging for large datasets where performance is critical.

Are there any drawbacks to using cursor paging?

Yes, cursor paging can be more complex to implement and may require maintaining state between requests.