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You need to design a REST API where clients can update user profiles partially or fully. Which HTTP methods should you support?
You need to design a REST API where clients can update user profiles partially or fully. Which HTTP methods should you support?
hard📝 Application Q8 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify methods for updating resources
PUT is for full updates, PATCH is for partial updates of resources.Step 2: Exclude unrelated methods
GET retrieves data, POST creates, DELETE removes; they don't update partially or fully.Final Answer:
PUT and PATCH -> Option CQuick Check:
Partial/full update = PUT and PATCH [OK]
Quick Trick: PUT for full, PATCH for partial updates [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using POST for updates
- Confusing DELETE with update
- Ignoring PATCH for partial updates
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