What alternative methods of resource interaction can be used in REST API besides standard CRUD operations?
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In addition to standard CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete), REST API can also utilize other methods of interacting with resources:
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Actions: Sometimes, it is necessary to perform an operation that does not fit into CRUD, such as "activate" a user or "send" a report. For this, separate endpoints with verbs in the path can be used, for example
/users/{id}/activate. -
Filtering and searching: Using query parameters to obtain a subset of data, for example
/products?category=books&price_lt=100. -
Bulk operations: For example, deleting or updating multiple resources at once.
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Pagination and sorting: Managing the volume and order of returned data.
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Using HTTP methods beyond CRUD: For example, PATCH for partial updates, OPTIONS to get information about supported methods.
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Nested resources: Working with resources related to others, for example
/users/{id}/orders.
Thus, REST API can be extended by adding specialized operations and parameters to provide more flexible and convenient data interaction.