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What are HTTP verbs and how are they used in Web API?
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
HTTP verbs define actions like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE.
Deep explanation
HTTP verbs are used to perform CRUD operations: GET (read), POST (create), PUT (update), DELETE (remove).
Real-world example
Fetching user data using GET.
Common mistakes
- Using POST for all operations.
Follow-up questions
- What is idempotent?
- Which verbs are idempotent?