[Solved] Consider this JavaScript fetch code to delete a post:fetch('https://api.example.com/posts/10', { method: 'DELETE', body: JSON.stringify({ id: 10 }) }) .then(res => res.status) .then(console.... | Rest API

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Consider this JavaScript fetch code to delete a post:

fetch('https://api.example.com/posts/10', {
  method: 'DELETE',
  body: JSON.stringify({ id: 10 })
})
.then(res => res.status)
.then(console.log)

What is the main issue with this code?

AThe URL is incorrect

BDELETE requests should not have a body

CThe method should be GET

DMissing headers for JSON content

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand DELETE request body rules
DELETE usually does not require a request body; many servers ignore or reject it.
Step 2: Identify the problem in code
The code sends a JSON body with DELETE, which is often unnecessary and may cause errors.
Final Answer:
DELETE requests should not have a body -> Option B
Quick Check:
DELETE usually no body [OK]

Quick Trick: Avoid sending body with DELETE requests [OK]

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