1. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

  1. HTTP Methods

HTTP Methods

The full list of HTTP methods is maintained by the IANA at the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) Method Registry.

MethodDescription
DELETE Unlinks (removes) the specified resource.
GET Returns a representation of the resource
HEAD Returns GET request without payload
OPTIONS Requests requests communication options about the resource.
PATCH Modifies the target resource according to the given instructions.
POST Sends the server a payload to be processed by the target resource.
PUT Save a resource to the target location.
TRACE Requests a the request message be written back in the response body.