How would you show an example request to update a user's email using a PATCH method in REST API?

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Choose the correct example request body.

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

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

C[ "email": "new.email@example.com" ]

D"email": "new.email@example.com"

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand PATCH request body format
PATCH usually sends only fields to update as a JSON object.
Step 2: Identify correct JSON syntax for partial update
{ "email": "new.email@example.com" } is a simple JSON object with the email field, which is correct.
Final Answer:
{ "email": "new.email@example.com" } -> Option B
Quick Check:
PATCH body = partial JSON object [OK]

Quick Trick: PATCH sends only fields to update as JSON object [OK]

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