Requestsput
Requestsput is a term used to describe performing an HTTP PUT request using the Python Requests library to create or update a resource at a specified URL. It reflects common practice in RESTful services to replace the state of a resource with a new representation.
Semantics and scope: PUT is defined as an idempotent operation, meaning that submitting the same request multiple
Usage and examples: In Python, the Requests library exposes PUT through requests.put. Example:
response = requests.put('https://api.example.com/users/123', json={'name':'Alice','email':'[email protected]'})
Payloads and headers: Use the json parameter for JSON payloads, which automatically sets the appropriate Content-Type
Practical considerations: Choose PUT when you know the exact URL for the resource and intend to replace
See also: HTTP PUT, HTTP methods, REST, Python Requests library.