DELETE request in Postman - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is a DELETE request in API testing?

A DELETE request is used to remove a resource from the server. It tells the server to delete the specified data.

beginner

In Postman, how do you set up a DELETE request?

You select the DELETE method from the dropdown next to the URL field, enter the resource URL, and then send the request.

beginner

What HTTP status code usually indicates a successful DELETE request?

The status code 200 (OK) or 204 (No Content) usually means the DELETE request was successful.

intermediate

Why is it important to verify the response after a DELETE request?

To confirm the resource was actually deleted and the server responded correctly, ensuring the API works as expected.

intermediate

What is a common mistake when testing DELETE requests?

Not checking if the resource still exists after deletion or not handling errors like trying to delete a non-existent resource.

What HTTP method is used to remove a resource from a server?

A GET

B DELETE

C POST

D PUT

DELETE is the HTTP method designed to remove resources from a server.

Which status code indicates a successful DELETE request with no content returned?

A 204

B 404

C 201

D 500

204 No Content means the server successfully processed the request but returns no content.

In Postman, where do you select the DELETE method?

A In the URL field

B In the Headers tab

C From the HTTP method dropdown next to the URL

D In the Body tab

The HTTP method dropdown next to the URL lets you choose DELETE.

Why should you verify the response after sending a DELETE request?

A To retrieve data

B To add new data

C To update the resource

D To check if the resource was deleted successfully

Verification confirms the resource was deleted and the API behaves correctly.

What happens if you try to DELETE a resource that does not exist?

A The server returns a 404 Not Found error

B The server creates the resource

C The server returns 200 OK

D The server ignores the request

Trying to delete a non-existent resource usually returns a 404 Not Found error.

Explain the steps to perform and verify a DELETE request in Postman.

Think about how you remove something and confirm it is gone.

What are common status codes returned by a DELETE request and what do they mean?

Focus on success and error codes related to deletion.