[Solved] Given this PATCH request body:{"email": "newemail@example.com"}What will be the result if the server applies this PATCH to a user resource? | Rest API

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Given this PATCH request body:

{"email": "newemail@example.com"}

What will be the result if the server applies this PATCH to a user resource?

AThe entire user resource will be replaced with only the email field.

BOnly the email field of the user will be updated to the new value.

CThe server will delete the user resource.

DThe server will return an error because the PATCH body is incomplete.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand PATCH behavior with partial data
PATCH updates only the fields provided, leaving others unchanged.
Step 2: Analyze the given JSON body
Only the email field is present, so only email changes.
Final Answer:
Only the email field of the user will be updated to the new value. -> Option B
Quick Check:
PATCH updates specified fields only [OK]

Quick Trick: PATCH changes only fields sent in request body [OK]

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