Rest API - URL and Resource Design
Which HTTP method is typically used to create a nested resource like a comment under a post?
Which HTTP method is typically used to create a nested resource like a comment under a post?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify HTTP method for creating resources
POST is used to create new resources on the server.Step 2: Apply to nested resource creation
To add a comment under a post, POST is sent to the nested URL like /posts/{id}/comments.Final Answer:
POST -> Option BQuick Check:
Creating nested resource = POST [OK]
Quick Trick: Use POST to create nested resources [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using GET to create resources
- Using DELETE or PUT incorrectly for creation
- Confusing PUT with POST for new resource creation
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