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HTTP Methods Explained: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

The document describes HTTP request methods GET, POST, PUT, PATCH and DELETE. GET retrieves data from a server, POST sends data to a server, PUT updates existing data, PATCH partially updates data, and DELETE removes data.

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HTTP Methods Explained: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

The document describes HTTP request methods GET, POST, PUT, PATCH and DELETE. GET retrieves data from a server, POST sends data to a server, PUT updates existing data, PATCH partially updates data, and DELETE removes data.

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GET

The GET method is used


to retrieve data from a
server.

It is similar to viewing a
webpage in a browser.
POST

The POST method is used


to send data to a server
for processing.

It is like submitting a
form on a website.
PUT

The PUT method is used


to update existing data
on a server.

It is similar to editing a
document.
PATCH

The PATCH method is


used to partially update
data on a server.

It is like making small


changes to a document.
DELETE

The DELETE method is


used to remove data
from a server.

It is like deleting a file


from your computer.
To Summarize...
- GET: Retrieve data from a server (e.g.,
reading an article on a news website).

- POST: Send data to a server for processing


(e.g., submitting an online registration form).

- PUT: Update existing data on a server (e.g.,


modifying the content of a note in a note-
taking app).

- DELETE: Remove data from a server (e.g.,


deleting a photo from an image hosting
service).

- PATCH: Partially update data on a server


(e.g., modifying a user's profile information on
a social media platform).
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