The PUT method is designed to update or replace an entire resource at a specific URI, sending a complete representation of the resource to the server.
The PATCH method is used to make partial updates to a resource, sending only the changes without affecting the entire resource, making it more efficient.
Understanding the differences between PUT and PATCH is essential for using these methods correctly, especially when designing efficient APIs with appropriate update strategies.
Both PUT and PATCH have their distinct advantages: PUT is for complete replacements while PATCH is for efficient, targeted updates of resource fields.
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