API Testing with Postman - Testing PUT Calls

The video tutorial explains the concept of PUT calls in API testing, highlighting their purpose of editing existing objects rather than creating new ones, as is the case with POST calls. It discusses the importance of understanding which fields can be modified, using a sample application to demonstrate the process. The tutorial also covers how changes to associated data, like comments, propagate through the system. Additionally, it touches on security considerations, such as handling unauthorized access and the implications of returning specific error codes. The video encourages further exploration of PUT request testing.

What happens when you attempt to change the ID of a blog post using a PUT request?

Discuss the potential security implications of returning a 401 unauthorized status in API testing.

What is a better practice than returning a 401 status when a user is unauthorized to perform an action?