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You need to delete multiple resources in a single REST API call. Which method aligns best with REST principles?

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Rest API - HTTP Methods
You need to delete multiple resources in a single REST API call. Which method aligns best with REST principles?
ASend a DELETE request to an endpoint like <code>/items</code> with a JSON body listing IDs to delete.
BSend multiple DELETE requests, one per resource ID.
CUse a GET request with query parameters specifying IDs to delete.
DSend a POST request to <code>/items/delete</code> with IDs in the body.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand batch deletion

    REST allows DELETE with a body listing multiple IDs for batch removal.

  2. Step 2: Evaluate options

    Multiple DELETE calls (B) is inefficient; GET (C) should not modify data; POST (D) is less RESTful.

  3. Final Answer:

    Send a DELETE request to /items with JSON body listing IDs. -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Batch DELETE with body listing IDs [OK]
Quick Trick: Batch DELETE with JSON body listing IDs [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Using GET to delete resources
  • Sending multiple separate DELETE requests instead of batch
  • Using POST for deletion without clear REST justification

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