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HTTP method DELETE used to delete a resource (resource definition just below) on a web server. This means that a client request with this method identifies the resource to be deleted and the server takes appropriate action to delete it. This method is especially useful in web applications where the user wants to delete their profile, post, etc.
For example, if you use a social network and want to delete your post, your browser can send an HTTP DELETE request with the corresponding identifier of that post to the server. After receiving such a request, the server will check your access rights and, if everything is correct, delete the specified post from the database.
Resource is anything that can be consulted for information or to perform certain operations over the network. In the context of the Internet, a resource can be any object that is identified by a unique URL. It can be a web page, image, video, text document, audio file, or even a service such as an API.
In web development, when talking about a resource, static files that can be retrieved or interacted with via the HTTP protocol are often meant. These files may be located on a server or other device on the network and are made available using their unique address (URL). When a user executes a request to this URL, the server returns a response containing the resource itself (such as a web page or file), which the browser then displays or downloads.
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