HTTP methods are a crucial part of the HTTP protocol, which is the foundation of data communication on the web. They define the actions that can be performed on resources. Here's a breakdown of the most common HTTP methods:

  • GET: Retrieve information from a server.
  • POST: Send data to the server to create or update a resource.
  • PUT: Update a resource on the server.
  • DELETE: Remove a resource from the server.
  • PATCH: Apply partial modifications to a resource.

Here are some examples of how these methods are used:

  • GET: GET /users would retrieve a list of users.
  • POST: POST /users would create a new user.
  • PUT: PUT /users/123 would update the user with ID 123.
  • DELETE: DELETE /users/123 would delete the user with ID 123.
  • PATCH: PATCH /users/123 would update the user with ID 123 with partial data.

For more information on HTTP methods, check out our HTTP Methods Tutorial.

HTTP Methods Infographic