Supported methods to manage resources

You can use some of the HTTP defined methods to create, retrieve, update, and delete resources.

Methods

The supported methods in IBM® Rational® Focal Point™ with description are mentioned in the table below.
Note: You can use the following methods only with RESTful application that also supports these methods. For example, if an application does not support the POST method, you will not be able to update the resources in that application.
Method Description
GET Retrieves resources from the application that supports RESTful APIs.
SYNCHRONIZE Synchronizes the resources in Rational Focal Point with the resources in the application.
POST Creates resources in the application that supports RESTful APIs. If the application already has a resource and the unique attribute in Rational Focal Point is empty a similar resource is created.
PUT Updates resources in the application that supports RESTful APIs.
DELETE Deletes resources in the application that supports RESTful APIs.

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