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PUT vs PATCH in REST API: What’s the Difference?
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May 27, 2026 8 minutes reading time

PUT vs PATCH in REST API: What’s the Difference?

Many developers confuse PUT and PATCH in REST APIs. Both are used for updating data, but they work differently. #PUT Method PUT is used to replace an entire resource. Example: With PUT, you usually send all fields because the old resource is replaced by the new one. #PATCH Method PATCH is used for partial updates. […]