DELETE - Remove Resource in HTTP

From the HTTP Methods cheat sheet · CRUD Methods · verified Jul 2026

DELETE - Remove Resource

javascript
// DELETE request
fetch('/api/users/123', {
  method: 'DELETE'
})

// Properties
- Safe: No
- Idempotent: Yes
- Cacheable: No
- Body: Optional
🗑️ Removes resources permanently
✅ Idempotent - deleting twice has same effect
💡 Usually returns 204 No Content

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