If you're working with HTML forms, remember to include the method
attribute within the <form>
element to define how data is sent. For example, <form method="put">
. However, when interacting with RESTful API endpoints through browsers using JavaScript AJAX requests, you have the flexibility to utilize all available HTTP methods. This can be achieved using standard APIs like XmlHttpRequest, jQuery's $.ajax
, or any front-end framework of your preference.
Do I need to modify the route to make it unique?
No, it's not necessary to alter the URL path itself. You can actually have the same URL with different HTTP methods and handle them separately through distinct callback functions, allowing for diverse behaviors. Traditional REST URL conventions leverage the various HTTP methods to perform specific actions on the same endpoint (e.g., GET retrieves data, PUT replaces data).