PATCH /api/groups/{groupId}

This endpoint allows you to partially update the details of an existing group using its unique identifier (groupId). It is useful for modifying one or more attributes of a group without needing to send all the group's data.

Request Details

To partially update a group, you must send a PATCH request with the patch operations in the request body. Ensure the request is authorized with a valid token and that the group's identifier (groupId) is correct.

Request Parameters

Path Parameters

Field	Type	Required	Description
groupId	string	Yes	Unique identifier of the group to update

Request Body Parameters

The request body must include a list of patch operations to perform on the group. Each operation follows the JSON Patch format.

Field	Type	Required	Description
op	string	Yes	Operation to perform (e.g., "add", "remove", "replace").
path	string	Yes	Path to the group attribute to modify (e.g., "/name", "/description").
value	object	No	New value for the attribute specified in `path`. Required if `op` is "add" or "replace".

Example Request Body

[
  {
    "op": "replace",
    "path": "/name",
    "value": "Updated Name"
  },
  {
    "op": "replace",
    "path": "/description",
    "value": "Updated description of the group"
  }
]

Authentication Required

Authentication required to use the endpoint is via a Bearer token. This authentication method implies that each request must include an authorization header with a valid access token. This Bearer token acts as a credential that verifies the identity of the user or application making the request, ensuring that only authorized entities can modify the user's information. By requiring this type of authentication, the Secure GPS system guarantees a high level of security and access control, protecting users' data against unauthorized access.

Example Request

PATCH /api/groups/grp-125 HTTP/1.1
Host: api.plaspy.com
Authorization: Bearer eyJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiIsInR5cCI6IkpXV...
Content-Type: application/json

[
  {
    "op": "replace",
    "path": "/name",
    "value": "Updated Name"
  },
  {
    "op": "replace",
    "path": "/description",
    "value": "Updated description of the group"
  }
]

Response Parameters

The response includes details of the updated group.

Field	Type	Required	Description
success	boolean	Yes	Indicates whether the request was successful.
error	string	No	Error message if the request failed.
apiUsage	integer	No	Total API usage at the time of the request.
apiDailyUsage	integer	No	Daily API usage at the time of the request.
id	string	No	Unique identifier of the updated group.
name	string	Yes	Name of the group.
description	string	No	Description of the group.
devices	array	No	List of IDs of devices associated with the group.
creation	string	No	Date and time of group creation (in ISO 8601 format).
lastModified	string	No	Date and time of the last modification of the group (in ISO 8601 format).

Example Successful Response

{
  "success": true,
  "error": null,
  "apiUsage": 123,
  "apiDailyUsage": 45,
  "id": "grp-125",
  "name": "Updated Name",
  "description": "Updated description of the group",
  "devices": ["dev-123", "dev-456"],
  "creation": "2023-01-01T12:00:00Z",
  "lastModified": "2023-06-01T12:00:00Z"
}

Example Error Response

{
  "success": false,
  "error": "Group not found",
  "apiUsage": 123,
  "apiDailyUsage": 45
}

This endpoint is essential for making partial updates to group information in the Secure GPS application, allowing specific modifications without needing to send all the group's data.

Index

Last modification: 2024-06-06 17:56:43