[Solved] A client sends a PUT request to /users/7 with body {"username":"alice","email":"alice@example.com"}.... What is the resource after the PUT? | Rest API

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A client sends a PUT request to /users/7 with body {"username":"alice","email":"alice@example.com"}. The original resource was {"username":"alice","email":"old@example.com","age":30}. What is the resource after the PUT?

A{"username":"alice","email":"alice@example.com","age":30}

B{"username":"alice","email":"alice@example.com"}

C{"username":"alice","email":"old@example.com","age":30}

D{"username":"alice"}

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recognize PUT replaces entire resource
The new data fully replaces the old resource at /users/7.
Step 2: Missing "age" field is removed
Since "age" is not in the PUT body, it is deleted from the resource.
Final Answer:
{"username":"alice","email":"alice@example.com"} -> Option B
Quick Check:
PUT replaces resource fully, missing fields removed [OK]

Quick Trick: PUT removes fields not in request body [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Expecting missing fields to remain
Confusing PUT with PATCH
Assuming partial update

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