In this video, we are going to learn how to delete data using a DELETE request — step by step.
A DELETE request is an HTTP method used in REST APIs to remove specific resources (data, files, or records) from a server. It identifies the target resource via a URL (e.g., /user/123) and typically returns a 200 (OK) or 204 (No Content) status code upon success, indicating permanent removal.
The 204 No Content status code is a success code, not an error. It indicates that the server successfully processed the request, but there is no data to send back in the response body.
If you are trying to delete a non-existing resource, the choice between 204 and 404 depends on your API's design:
Use 404 Not Found
Use 204 No Content (Idempotency)
