Object ID in CRUD Operations:

REST APIs commonly use CRUD operations to interact with resources. The Object ID serves as a

unique identifier for the resource and is generally required for the following actions:

A . Update:

To update a specific resource, the API must know which resource to modify. The Object ID is used to

identify the exact resource that should be updated.

Example: A PUT or PATCH request typically requires the Object ID in the URL or body of the request.

URL Example:

PUT /tasks/{id}

B . Delete:

Similarly, when deleting a specific resource, the Object ID is needed to ensure the correct resource is

removed.

Example: A DELETE request requires the Object ID in the URL to target the specific resource.

URL Example:

DELETE /tasks/{id}

Why Not Other Options?

C . Respond: This is not a standard CRUD operation in REST APIs and does not involve an Object ID.

D . Create: The Create operation (typically POST) does not require an Object ID because the resource

does not yet exist. Instead, the API usually generates the Object ID after creation.

Reference:

REST API Documentation Best Practices: CRUD Operations

Experience League: Understanding CRUD in Workfront APIs