Make the "@" prefix for implicit parameters optional.     GET http://host/service/EmployeesByManager?ManagerID=3 If the parameter matches a system query option, the system query option is used. To be unambiguous and future proof, use the "@" prefix. Keep the "@" prefix in the path for explicitly introduced parameter aliases in order to disambiguate within the path, and in the query option to match the alias within the path.

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