POST - Create Resource in HTTP
From the HTTP Methods cheat sheet · CRUD Methods · verified Jul 2026
POST - Create Resource
javascript
// POST request
fetch('/api/users', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify(data)
})
// Properties
- Safe: No
- Idempotent: No
- Cacheable: No*
- Body: Yes🆕 Creates new resources
⚠️ Not idempotent - multiple calls create multiple resources
📍 Should return 201 with Location header
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