juniorAPI Design
Explain the common HTTP Methods.
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
GET (retrieve), POST (create), PUT (update/replace), PATCH (partial update), and DELETE (remove).
Deep explanation
API Design at the junior level focuses on standards and communication. GET (retrieve), POST (create), PUT (update/replace), PATCH (partial update), and DELETE (remove). Following REST constraints ensures interoperability and ease of use.
Real-world example
A weather app fetching current temperature from a remote server.
Common mistakes
- Using GET for operations that modify data.
Follow-up questions
- What is a 201 status code?