PATCH: I want to change stuff.
PATCH: I want to change stuff in a predictable way.
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PUT: I want to replace stuff.
DELETE: I don't want anyone to GET that stuff anymore.
HEAD: I want to peak at how stuff is shown.
OPTIONS: I want to know what I can do with stuff.
COPY: I want to copy stuff (WebDav)
MOVE: I want to move stuff (WebDav)
MKCOL: I want a new sublevel of stuff (WebDav)
PROPFIND: I want to list stuff (WebDav)
PROPPATCH: I want to mass change stuff (WebDav)
LOCK: I want to control who METHODs stuff.
UNLOCK: I want to remove control over who METHODs stuff.
All of those are actually optional. It is okay to use POST[0]. GET and POST with proper hypermedia (media types and links) is all 99% of apps need.
[0]: https://roy.gbiv.com/untangled/2009/it-is-okay-to-use-post
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PATCH: I want to change stuff in a predictable way.
--
PUT: I want to replace stuff.
DELETE: I don't want anyone to GET that stuff anymore.
HEAD: I want to peak at how stuff is shown.
OPTIONS: I want to know what I can do with stuff.
--
COPY: I want to copy stuff (WebDav)
MOVE: I want to move stuff (WebDav)
MKCOL: I want a new sublevel of stuff (WebDav)
PROPFIND: I want to list stuff (WebDav)
PROPPATCH: I want to mass change stuff (WebDav)
LOCK: I want to control who METHODs stuff.
UNLOCK: I want to remove control over who METHODs stuff.
--
All of those are actually optional. It is okay to use POST[0]. GET and POST with proper hypermedia (media types and links) is all 99% of apps need.
[0]: https://roy.gbiv.com/untangled/2009/it-is-okay-to-use-post