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Python Django REST Framework Make the REST Framework Work for You Relations

Posted by Steve Wehba
Steve Wehba
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Random question: PATCH from DRF browsable API

I have a somewhat random question: I have a test API that has a model class called Exercise. I would like to PUT, PATCH, and DELETE Exercises from the DRF browsable API. On the backend, the ExerciseDetail view inherits from RetrieveUpdateDestroyAPIView.

I do indeed see PATCH listed in the browsable API (see link). However, I only see a PUT button. How do I do a PATCH from the browsable API? Or, is that not possible?

Screenshot: https://d.pr/i/MPWsk1+

1 Answer

Alex Koumparos
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Alex Koumparos
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Alex Koumparos
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Alex Koumparos
Python Development Techdegree Student 36,887 Points

Hi Steve,

The Browsable API does support PATCH but only when using the "Raw data" input form, not when using the "HTML form", as can be seen from the template source code: base.html.

Cheers

Alex