[Feature] Merge Basket with new data

[poupryc]

Hi!

I've just discovered Pantry (I haven't had the opportunity to test it yet). I looked at the documentation and there is one thing that seems to be missing: the ability to update a sneaker with new data without returning the full data.

For example, if I have a list of members and I want to add one more, if I understand correctly I have to return the entire new list of members.

I think a way to "insert" a single piece of data like with a UPSERT would just be amazing!

Thanks a lot

[imRohan]

Great Idea! Yes, right now performing a POST will create and update the basket inside your pantry. While I'd like to maintain the current behavior, I believe we can solve this issue by introducing the PUT method?

Essentially, if you were to use PUT vs POST the response could return a confirmation response, instead of the updated basket.

What do you think?

[poupryc]

Hello!

I'm not sure I understand the behaviour you want to incorporate with the PUT method.

I still haven't tested pantry (shame on me) but here's how I see it :

• POST the data of the basket is overwritten by the new data sent via the POST method.
• PUT the data sent via PUT is merged with already existing data.

For example let's imagine I have a basketball like this.

{
  "authors": {
    "delta": { "votes": 42 },
    "omega": { "votes": -5 }
  },
  "global": { "votes": 37 } 
}

If I want to add a new author, I could just send in a PUT with

{
  "authors": {  "alpha": { "votes": 0 } }
}

What do you think ?

[imRohan]

@HelloEdit I agree with the comments above, and it seems that you're not alone with the request to update baskets! Ill work on this tonight, should have something for you to try out soon.