API Design · Junior · Question 5 of 75

What's the difference between `PUT` and `PATCH`?

1They are identical
2PUT creates, PATCH deletes
✓Correct answer: PUT replaces the whole resource with the sent representation; PATCH applies a partial change

Explanation

With PUT, missing fields mean 'remove or reset'. PATCH changes only what's sent, e.g. using JSON Merge Patch.

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