Detecting Request Type in PHP (GET, POST, PUT, or DELETE)

When building web applications, it’s important to handle different types of HTTP requests—such as GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE. These methods are used for different operations: retrieving data, submitting forms, updating records, or deleting them. In PHP, detecting the request type is a common task, especially when creating RESTful APIs or handling complex form submissions.

Here’s a post detailing how to detect the request type in PHP and how to handle it in different ways.

1. Using $_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD']

The most straightforward way to detect the request method in PHP is by using the $_SERVER superglobal. This variable contains server and execution environment information, including the request method.

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