Rest API - HTTP MethodsIf a client sends a POST request to /items with new data, what is the typical server response?ADelete the item at /itemsBReplace all items with the new dataCCreate a new item and return its locationDRetrieve all items without changesCheck Answer
Step-by-Step SolutionSolution:Step 1: Understand POST method usagePOST is used to create new resources, often returning the new resource's URL.Step 2: Match server response to POSTCreating a new item and returning its location fits POST behavior.Final Answer:POST creates new item and returns location -> Option CQuick Check:POST method creates resource = true [OK]Quick Trick: POST creates new resources and returns their URL [OK]Common Mistakes:MISTAKESThinking POST replaces all dataUsing POST to deleteExpecting GET behavior from POST
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