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π Understanding CRUD Operations in REST APIs (Simplified) CRUD stands for Create , Read , Update , and Delete . These are the four fundamental operations used to manage data in web applications. In this post, we will break down how each operation works in a REST API, using a practical tool that lets you interact with a simple API through real HTTP requests. π What is CRUD? Create : Add new data to the system (POST request). Read : Retrieve existing data (GET request). Update : Modify existing data (PUT request). Delete : Remove data (DELETE request). These operations correspond to HTTP methods used in REST APIs. Below, we'll explore each one and see how they work in an easy-to-understand tool. 1. Create (POST Request) When you want to create a new record in a system, you use a POST request. This sends data (usually in JSON format) to the server, which then adds it to the database or memory. Example: What Ha...