Web API missing MERGE Method

[peterlacken]

I am finding Microsoft are using MERGE as a Method in their REST APIs. This is not available in the Web API configuration.

[ewilson]

Hi @peterlacken,

I don't believe MERGE is defined as an actual HTTP method. My understanding is that MERGE is essentially a Content-Type value that's specified with a PATCH method.

Ex.

PATCH /31E772D3-0157-4B52-8243-75EEAB946E65
Content-Type: application/merge-patch+json​

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Cheers,
Eric

[peterlacken]

Thanks Eric,  As it turns out I was able to just write "MERGE" in the Method field in the Web API configuration screen and it saved ok. Despite the field being a drop down it seem we can overwrite the pre-defined which is nice 🙂