HTTP QUERY in Java: The Missing Method for Complex REST API Searches
HTTP methods in REST API design are more than technical details; they communicate intent between clients and servers. A GET request instructs the server to retrieve a resource. A POST request typically indicates that data should be processed, often creating a new resource. PUT indicates replacement or update, while DELETE signals removal. These methods are well-established and fundamental to the Web. Despite this, API design has long faced a notable gap.
