How to distinguish HTTP methods in REST architecture for performing different types of operations?

In REST architecture, standard HTTP methods are used for different operations:

• GET — retrieve a resource or list of resources. Does not change the server state.
• POST — create a new resource.
• PUT — complete update of an existing resource or creation if the resource does not exist.
• PATCH — partial update of a resource.
• DELETE — delete a resource.

For example, to get information about a user, make a GET request to /users/{id}; to create a new user — POST to /users; to update user data — PUT or PATCH to /users/{id}; to delete — DELETE to /users/{id}.

Proper use of these methods helps make the API understandable and aligns with REST principles.