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Development Tools REST API Basics Getting the REST You Need Endpoints

Posted by gustavopares
gustavopares
Courses Plus Student 30 Points

Isn't the PUT method used as PATCH???

Seeing to update resources... wouldnt it be PATCH instead of PUT?

1 Answer

Henrik Reponen
Henrik Reponen
475 Points
Henrik Reponen
Henrik Reponen
475 Points

Usually PUT is used to make a full replace of the specified resource and PATCH is used for partial modifications. It is beneficial to provide both in an API.