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Which HTTP method is NOT considered safe and idempotent according to REST principles?
Which HTTP method is NOT considered safe and idempotent according to REST principles?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Recall safe and idempotent HTTP methods
GET, PUT, and DELETE are idempotent; GET is safe. POST is neither safe nor idempotent.Step 2: Identify the method that is not safe and idempotent
POST changes server state and can create multiple resources, so it is not idempotent or safe.Final Answer:
POST -> Option AQuick Check:
POST is not safe or idempotent [OK]
Quick Trick: POST changes data and is not idempotent [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Thinking PUT is unsafe
- Confusing DELETE as unsafe
- Assuming GET modifies data
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