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The main difference between PUT and PATCH methods is the amount of data that is sent to the server and the behavior.
The PUT method is used to completely update the resource on the server. When you use PUT, you send completely new data to the server, which should replace the existing resource. If the resource does not exist, it will be created. This means that you must include all the data you want to save in the resource, even if it does not change.
On the other hand, the PATCH method is used to partially update the resource. You only send the data you want to change or update to the server. This allows you to effectively make changes to large resources without sending the full amount of data. If the resource does not exist, the PATCH method does not create a new resource, but returns an error.
The main difference is that PUT requires a complete resource update, while PATCH allows partial changes without having to send all data.
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