Rest API - HTTP Methods
Which HTTP method is considered idempotent because it does not change the resource state after the first request?
Which HTTP method is considered idempotent because it does not change the resource state after the first request?
easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand idempotency in HTTP methods
Idempotent methods can be called multiple times without changing the resource state after the first call.Step 2: Identify which method does not modify resource state
GET requests only retrieve data and do not modify the resource, so they are idempotent.Final Answer:
GET -> Option BQuick Check:
Idempotent method = GET [OK]
Quick Trick: GET requests do not change data, so they are idempotent [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing POST as idempotent
- Thinking PATCH is idempotent
- Assuming CONNECT is idempotent
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