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Rest APIprogramming~20 mins

Why HTTP methods define intent in Rest API - Challenge Your Understanding

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❓ Predict Output
intermediate
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What is the HTTP method intent in this example?

Consider this REST API call:

POST /users HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com
Content-Type: application/json

{"name": "Alice"}

What is the main intent of the POST method here?

ATo retrieve the list of users from the server
BTo create a new user resource on the server
CTo update an existing user resource
DTo delete a user resource from the server
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💡 Hint

Think about what POST usually does in REST APIs.

🧠 Conceptual
intermediate
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Why is GET considered safe and idempotent?

Which statement best explains why the GET HTTP method is considered both safe and idempotent?

AGET does not modify server data and multiple identical requests have the same effect
BGET creates new resources without changing existing ones
CGET deletes data safely without side effects
DGET modifies server data but returns the same response each time
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💡 Hint

Think about what 'safe' and 'idempotent' mean in HTTP.

❓ Predict Output
advanced
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What is the output status code for this DELETE request?

Given this HTTP DELETE request to remove a user:

DELETE /users/123 HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com

The server successfully deletes the user. What is the most appropriate HTTP status code the server should return?

A204 No Content
B201 Created
C200 OK
D404 Not Found
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💡 Hint

Think about what status code means success with no content returned.

🔧 Debug
advanced
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Identify the HTTP method misuse in this scenario

A client wants to update a user's email but uses this HTTP request:

POST /users/123 HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com
Content-Type: application/json

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

Why is this a misuse of HTTP methods?

APOST requires query parameters for updates
BPOST cannot send JSON data in the body
CPOST is only for deleting resources
DPOST should not be used to update existing resources; PUT or PATCH is correct
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💡 Hint

Consider which HTTP methods are intended for updating resources.

🚀 Application
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Determine the correct HTTP method for partial update

You want to change only the phone number of a user resource without affecting other fields. Which HTTP method best expresses this intent?

APOST
BPUT
CPATCH
DGET
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💡 Hint

Think about which method is designed for partial updates.