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PUT vs PATCH Explained

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December 29, 2025
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api rest http web-development

PUT replaces the entire resource. PATCH applies partial modifications. Use the right verb for your API.

PUT is idempotent and replaces the entire resource, requiring all fields. PATCH applies partial updates, sending only the fields that changed. Choose based on your use case.

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