Using HTTP verbs
The following table describes how the Content Manager OnDemand REST API interprets the HTTP verbs.
| HTTP Verb | Usage |
|---|---|
| GET | GET is used to retrieve information - except in the case of search. |
| POST | POST is used to store and search for documents. |
| DELETE | DELETE is used to delete documents. |
| PUT | PUT is used to update existing document metadata. |
| PATCH | PATCH is not used at this time. |
Usage of POST
Because of the potential complexity of search criteria, POST was chosen as the method for performing searches.