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What is wrong with this Elasticsearch delete request?

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Elasticsearch - Document Operations

What is wrong with this Elasticsearch delete request?

DELETE /users/_doc

It aims to delete a document but fails. Why?

AMissing document ID in the URL
BUsing DELETE instead of POST
CIndex name is incorrect
DMissing request body with query
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Check the delete request URL format

    Deleting a document requires the document ID after _doc in the URL.
  2. Step 2: Identify the missing part

    The request lacks the document ID, so Elasticsearch cannot identify which document to delete.
  3. Final Answer:

    Missing document ID in the URL -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Delete URL needs document ID [OK]
Quick Trick: Always include document ID after _doc in DELETE URL [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Omitting document ID in delete URL
  • Confusing DELETE with POST for deletion
  • Thinking request body is needed for single delete

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