Type of API Request methods.

 

 

API requests can be categorized into several types based on their purpose and the actions they perform. Here are some common types of API requests:

1. GET: A GET request is used to retrieve data from a server. It is a read-only operation and does not modify any data on the server. GET requests are commonly used for fetching resources, such as fetching user profiles, retrieving product information, or accessing public data.

2. POST: A POST request is used to send data to a server to create or update a resource. It is commonly used for submitting form data, uploading files, or creating new records in a database. POST requests include a payload containing the data to be processed by the server.

3. PUT: A PUT request is used to update an existing resource on the server. It replaces the entire resource with the new data provided in the request payload. PUT requests are idempotent, meaning that making the same request multiple times will have the same effect as making it once.

4. PATCH: A PATCH request is similar to a PUT request but is used to make partial updates to an existing resource. Instead of replacing the entire resource, a PATCH request only updates the fields provided in the request payload. Like PUT requests, PATCH requests are also idempotent.

5. DELETE: A DELETE request is used to remove a resource from the server. It deletes the specified resource identified by its URI (Uniform Resource Identifier). DELETE requests are idempotent, meaning that making the same request multiple times will have the same effect as making it once.