HTTP PUT

HTTP PUT is a request method in the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) used to update or replace an existing resource on a server with new data. It is idempotent, meaning multiple identical requests produce the same result as a single request, and it typically requires the client to send the full representation of the resource. This method is commonly used in RESTful APIs for modifying resources, such as updating user profiles or editing documents.

Also known as: PUT method, HTTP PUT request, PUT verb, PUT operation, PUT

Why learn HTTP PUT?

Developers should use HTTP PUT when they need to completely replace an existing resource on a server, such as in CRUD operations for updating records in a database or modifying files in a storage system. It is ideal for scenarios where the client has the full updated data and wants to ensure idempotency, like in e-commerce applications for updating product details or in content management systems for editing articles. Learning HTTP PUT is essential for building robust and standard-compliant web services and APIs.

Learning Resources

• docs: MDN Web Docs: PUT
• tutorial: HTTP Methods: PUT vs POST
• tutorial: REST API Tutorial: PUT Method
• course: HTTP Fundamentals on Pluralsight
• video: HTTP PUT Explained - YouTube