PATCH

Applies partial modifications to a resource.

Use PATCH for partial updates and document whether the patch format is JSON Merge Patch, JSON Patch, or another media type.

httpmethodsapi

Reference (http)

PATCH /api/users/42 HTTP/1.1
Content-Type: application/merge-patch+json

Use PATCH for partial updates and document whether the patch format is JSON Merge Patch, JSON Patch, or another media type.

Common mistakes

Accepting an ambiguous patch body or assuming PATCH is automatically idempotent.

Registry reference: rfc5789

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