Rest API - URL and Resource Design
To update a blog post with ID 101 following REST best practices and avoiding verbs in the URL, which HTTP method and URL combination is correct?
To update a blog post with ID 101 following REST best practices and avoiding verbs in the URL, which HTTP method and URL combination is correct?
hard📝 Application Q8 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify verbs in URLs
Options B, C, and D contain verbs like 'update', 'edit', and 'modify' in the URL path, which is against REST guidelines.Step 2: Choose correct HTTP method
PUT is the standard method for full updates of a resource.Step 3: Select URL without verbs
PUT /posts/101 uses a noun resource path without verbs and the correct HTTP method.Final Answer:
PUT /posts/101 -> Option DQuick Check:
Use nouns in URLs and HTTP methods for actions. [OK]
Quick Trick: Use resource nouns in URLs and HTTP verbs for actions [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Including verbs in the URL path
- Using POST for updates instead of PUT or PATCH
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