Pagelimit

Pagelimit refers to the maximum number of items that can be returned in a single page of a paginated result set. It is commonly expressed as a page size or limit and is used to control the amount of data transferred and processed in one request. In web APIs and user interfaces, the page limit is typically supplied as a parameter (for example, limit or pageSize) along with a page or cursor indicator to request a specific subset of results.

In database querying, the limit is implemented via clauses such as LIMIT in SQL dialects, which constrains the number of rows returned by a query. Many systems enforce a default page limit and a maximum allowable value to balance responsiveness with data availability. If the client does not specify a limit, a server-defined default applies.

Good pagelimit design improves performance and reduces memory consumption by avoiding large payloads, while also mitigating certain denial-of-service risks. It can also influence index usage and query planning, as larger limits may require more data to be scanned or sorted.

From a user experience perspective, a fixed page limit can interact with navigation controls. Some systems offer cursor-based pagination as an alternative, using a persistent cursor or token rather than page numbers to continue fetching results without depending on an absolute offset.

See also: pagination, limit, offset, cursor-based pagination, page size.