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Post_vs_PUT.md
Criteria PUT POST
Purpose It is used to update or replace an existing resource entirely. It is used to create a new resource or submit data to a resource.
Idempotency It is Idempotent, multiple identical requests result in the same outcome. It is not idempotent, multiple identical requests may create multiple records.
Response Status Code Commonly returns 200 OK with updated resource. Commonly returns 201 Created with the new resource details.
Use Case Example Updating a user’s profile information. Creating a new user account.
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