HTTP Methods Deep Dive Tutorial 🌐

HTTP methods define the action to be performed on a resource. Here's a breakdown of common methods and their use cases:

1. GET

  • Purpose: Retrieve data from a server.
  • Example: Fetching a list of users or retrieving a specific resource.
  • Emoji: 📁
HTTP_Methods

2. POST

  • Purpose: Submit data to a server.
  • Example: Creating a new resource or sending form data.
  • Emoji: ✏️
POST_Request

3. PUT

  • Purpose: Update an existing resource.
  • Example: Modifying user details or replacing a resource.
  • Emoji: 🛠️
PUT_Request

4. DELETE

  • Purpose: Delete a specified resource.
  • Example: Removing a user or item from the server.
  • Emoji: 🗑️
DELETE_Request

5. PATCH

  • Purpose: Partially update a resource.
  • Example: Changing a single field of a resource.
  • Emoji: 🔧
PATCH_Request

6. HEAD

  • Purpose: Retrieve metadata about a resource (e.g., headers).
  • Example: Checking if a resource exists without downloading it.
  • Emoji: 🧾
HEAD_Request

7. OPTIONS

  • Purpose: Describe communication options for a resource.
  • Example: Used for CORS preflight checks.
  • Emoji: 📊
OPTIONS_Request

8. TRACE

  • Purpose: Debugging by echoing the request.
  • Example: Trace the path of a request through proxies.
  • Emoji: 🔍
TRACE_Request

For further learning, check our HTTP Methods Overview or REST API Guide. 📚