System Design · Middle · Question 56 of 75

How does `PATCH` differ from `PUT`?

✓Correct answer: PUT replaces the whole resource; PATCH applies a partial change
2They're identical
3PATCH creates resources

Explanation

PUT is idempotent by definition; PATCH may not be (e.g. "increment by 1"), which matters for retries.

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