HTTP Methods Detailed

HTTP methods are used to specify the action that the client wants to take on the server. Below is a detailed explanation of each HTTP method:

• GET: Retrieves data from a specified resource. It is safe and idempotent. This method should be used when you want to retrieve information.

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    GET Method
  • Example: /en/http_methods_detailed

• POST: Submits data to be processed to a specified resource. It is not safe and not idempotent. This method should be used when you want to create or update a resource.

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    POST Method

• PUT: Replaces all current representations of the target resource with the data sent in the request. It is idempotent. This method should be used when you want to replace the entire resource.

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    PUT Method

• DELETE: Deletes the specified resource. It is idempotent. This method should be used when you want to remove a resource.

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    DELETE Method

• PATCH: Applies partial modifications to a resource. It is idempotent. This method should be used when you want to update a resource partially.

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    PATCH Method

• HEAD: Similar to GET, but only the status line and header section of the response is returned. It is safe and idempotent. This method should be used when you want to check the status of a resource without retrieving the data.

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    HEAD Method

• OPTIONS: Describes the communication options for the target resource. It is safe and idempotent. This method should be used when you want to know what methods are supported by the resource.

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    OPTIONS Method

• TRACE: Echoes back the received request, so that a client can see what (if any) changes or additions have been made by intermediate servers. It is safe and idempotent. This method should be used for debugging purposes.

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    TRACE Method

For more information on HTTP methods, you can visit our HTTP Methods Guide.