HTTP Methods

HTTP Methods, also known as HTTP verbs, are a set of request methods defined by the HTTP protocol to indicate the desired action to be performed on a given resource. They are fundamental to web development, enabling operations such as retrieving data, creating new resources, updating existing ones, and deleting resources. These methods form the basis of RESTful APIs and are essential for client-server communication on the web.

Also known as: HTTP Verbs, HTTP Request Methods, HTTP Actions, REST Methods, CRUD Operations

Why learn HTTP Methods?

Developers should learn HTTP Methods when building or consuming web APIs, as they standardize how clients interact with server resources, ensuring predictable and scalable communication. They are crucial for implementing RESTful services, handling CRUD operations in web applications, and designing efficient network protocols, with common use cases including GET for fetching data, POST for creating resources, and PUT for updates.

Learning Resources

• docs: MDN Web Docs: HTTP Methods
• tutorial: REST API Tutorial: HTTP Methods
• tutorial: freeCodeCamp: HTTP Methods Explained
• video: YouTube: HTTP Methods Crash Course
• book: Book: HTTP: The Definitive Guide