Which HTTP method is idempotent, meaning it can be called multiple times without changing the result beyond the initial application?

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Rest API - HTTP Methods

Which HTTP method is idempotent, meaning it can be called multiple times without changing the result beyond the initial application?

APOST

BCONNECT

CPUT

DPATCH

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand idempotency in HTTP methods
Idempotent methods produce the same result no matter how many times they are called with the same input.
Step 2: Identify which methods are idempotent
GET, PUT, and DELETE are idempotent. POST and PATCH are not because they can create or modify resources differently each time.
Final Answer:
PUT -> Option C
Quick Check:
PUT is idempotent = B [OK]

Quick Trick: Remember: PUT replaces, POST creates new [OK]

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