How to update data through API

Keeping data updated in the Faux API tool is essential to ensure the accuracy and relevance of stored information. This process is facilitated through two main methods using the PUT request.

Updating Data by ID:

One way to update data is by specifying the unique identifier (ID) of the data entry you want to modify. This method allows for targeted updates to individual records within the dataset. Developers can precisely specify the ID of the data they want to update, ensuring that only the intended information undergoes modification.

For example, if there's a specific record identified by a particular ID that needs updating, developers can use the following API URL structure:

Incorporate headers like 'Content-Type: application/json' and use JSON.stringify() to format the updated data in the request body. Handle the response with .then(), checking for errors, and apply the updated data in your application. Ensure the URL includes the unique ID, adjusting the parameters accordingly. This method enables the focused updating of data linked to a particular ID on Faux API.

const data = [{
   /* Updated data */
}]
fetch('https://faux-api.com/api/v1/<apiName_tokenNo>/<id>', {
      method: 'PUT',
      headers: {
         'Content-Type': 'application/json'
      },
      body: JSON.stringify(data)
   })
   .then(response => response.json())
   .then(data => {
      // Use the retrieved data in your application
      console.log(data);
   })
   .catch(error => {
      // Handle errors if the fetch request fails
      console.error('Error:', error);
   });

Updating Data Using Filters:

Alternatively, developers can update data based on specific criteria by passing key-value pairs (Object) as filters in the URL. This method allows for broader updates, targeting multiple records that match the specified criteria. By providing key-value pairs (Object), developers can filter the dataset and update all relevant entries accordingly.

const data = [{ /* Updated data */}]
  fetch('https://faux-api.com/api/v1/<apiName_tokenNo>/{<key>:<value>}', {
    method: 'PUT',
    headers: {
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
	body: JSON.stringify(data)
	})
  .then(response => response.json())
  .then(data => {
  // Use the retrieved data in your application
  console.log(data);
  })
  .catch(error => {
  // Handle errors if the fetch request fails
  console.error('Error:', error);
  });

In this scenario, any data entries matching the specified key-value pair (Object) will undergo updating with the provided information.

Both of these methods provide flexibility and accuracy in updating data within the Faux API tool. Developers can choose the approach that best suits their needs, whether they need to update specific records by ID or apply changes to a subset of data based on predefined criteria.

In summary, the Faux API tool provides developers with effective means to update data, ensuring that the information remains accurate and up-to-date. Whether using the ID or filtering approach, developers can manage their datasets efficiently, supporting the continued functionality of their applications.