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Chapter 20: Spring Boot DELETE REST API — @DeleteMapping Annotation
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Introduction
In this chapter, we will cover the @DeleteMapping annotation in Spring Boot. The @DeleteMapping annotation is used to handle HTTP DELETE requests, which are typically used for deleting existing resources.
Understanding @DeleteMapping Annotation
What is @DeleteMapping?
The @DeleteMapping annotation in Spring Boot is used to map HTTP DELETE requests to specific handler methods in a controller.
It is a specialized version of the @RequestMapping annotation designed specifically for handling DELETE requests, which are used to remove resources from the server.
How @DeleteMapping Works
When a client sends an HTTP DELETE request to a specified URL, the @DeleteMapping annotation maps this request to a specific handler method in the controller. The method processes the request, typically deleting a resource from the server, and returns a response.
