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Identify the error in this REST API call: POST /users/123 with body {"name": "Bob"} to update user name.
Identify the error in this REST API call: POST /users/123 with body {"name": "Bob"} to update user name.
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand HTTP methods for REST updates
POST is usually for creating resources. PUT or PATCH are used to update existing resources.Step 2: Check the method used for updating user
Using POST to update user 123 is incorrect; PUT or PATCH should be used instead.Final Answer:
POST is incorrect; should use PUT or PATCH for update -> Option DQuick Check:
Update uses PUT/PATCH, not POST [OK]
Quick Trick: Use PUT or PATCH to update resources in REST [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using POST for updates
- Ignoring resource ID in URL
- Sending empty body for updates
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