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REST API Design / Resources & HTTP Methods

PATCH partial update

Learn PATCH partial update in REST API Design with a dedicated explanation, a concept-specific example, practical cautions, and a mastery check.

12 min read • Beginner
rest-api-006.http
http 
PATCH /v1/profiles/42 HTTP/1.1
Content-Type: application/merge-patch+json

{"alerts":false}
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