API Design · Middle · Question 4 of 75

What does JSON Patch (RFC 6902) look like?

✓Correct answer: A list of operations like { "op": "replace", "path": "/email", "value": "a@b.c" }
2A partial copy of the resource
3A SQL UPDATE statement

Explanation

Operations include add, remove, replace, move, copy and test. It's precise for arrays but more complex for clients.

Further reading

RFC 6902: JSON Patch ↗

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