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python httpx patch guide: sending partial updates

this tutorial provides an in-depth guide to using the `httpx` library in python for sending http patch requests. we'll cover what patch requests are, why they are useful, how to use `httpx` to send them, and common use cases.

**what is an http patch request?**

the http patch method is used to apply partial modifications to a resource. unlike put, which replaces the entire resource with a new representation, patch only modifies the parts that are different. this can be more efficient, especially when dealing with large resources where only a few attributes need to be updated.

**why use patch instead of put?**

* **efficiency:** sending only the changes reduces the amount of data transmitted, leading to faster updates and lower bandwidth consumption.
* **partial updates:** patch allows for targeted modifications without needing to rewrite the entire resource.
* **data integrity:** some apis may require patch for specific resources to ensure data consistency and prevent unintended overwrites. they may have specific validation rules for each attribute and using put could bypass these rules.
* **concurrency:** patch is often preferred in scenarios where multiple clients might be updating the same resource concurrently. implementing conflict resolution becomes easier with granular updates.

**prerequisites:**

* **python:** make sure you have python 3.6 or higher installed.
* **httpx:** install the `httpx` library using pip:



**basic `httpx` patch request:**

here's the simplest way to send a patch request using `httpx`:

**explanation:**

1. **import `httpx`:** this imports the necessary library.
2. **define t ...

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