API Testing · Junior · Question 6 of 75

What is the difference between `PUT` and `PATCH`?

1PATCH is the old name of PUT in HTTP/1.0
2PUT replaces the whole resource, PATCH changes some fields
3PUT creates resources, PATCH only deletes them

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Correct answer: PUT replaces the whole resource, PATCH changes some fields

Explanation

Sending PUT with only one field may wipe the others, depending on the API. Testers check what happens to fields left out.

Further reading

MDN: HTTP request methods ↗

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