PRACTICAL FIELD GUIDE
PATCH changes selected fields rather than replacing a row
A partial update sends only the fields being changed. Mapping a form directly to a patch can accidentally write defaults or null values into fields the user never intended to edit.
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Put it into practice
- Read the current record and track which fields the user changed.
- Construct a payload containing only supported editable fields.
- Verify the returned row and handle protected identifiers separately.
What this looks like
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
Editing a task title should not clear its due date because an unrelated input was omitted from the visible form.
A boundary to keep clear
The primary key and owner identity have protection rules. Do not rely on a patch to reassign them.
MCPBackend context
Use get_project_api or the dashboard's generated OpenAPI contract for your project's exact data-plane routes. Machine keys and end-user tokens have different access models. Treat error status and JSON code together, keep credentials out of URLs, and test against disposable records before changing real data.
Take the next step
Inspect the current project contract, try the change with disposable data, and verify the result through the same credentials your app will use. Record the expected response and one denied-access case before release.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying protocols and design principles. For supported MCPBackend operations and exact request shapes, inspect your project’s generated API contract.