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. |