gitlab-org / gitlabdiscussions

API Endpoints for gitlab-org/gitlabdiscussions

Routes Defined in the Codebase

The following information details the routes that are defined within the gitlab-org/gitlabdiscussions codebase. These routes are essential for understanding how the application handles HTTP requests and responds accordingly.

Routes Overview

The application’s routing configurations dictate how URL paths correspond to controller actions. Here are the primary routes present in the codebase:

  • GET /discussions: Retrieves a list of discussions.

  • POST /discussions: Creates a new discussion.

  • GET /discussions/:id: Fetches a specific discussion by its ID.

  • PUT /discussions/:id: Updates an existing discussion identified by its ID.

  • DELETE /discussions/:id: Deletes a discussion indicated by its ID.

Detailed Route Definitions

GET /discussions

get '/discussions', to: 'discussions#index'

This route is responsible for fetching and returning a list of discussions. When a GET request is made to /discussions, the index action in the DiscussionsController is invoked.

POST /discussions

post '/discussions', to: 'discussions#create'

This route allows users to create a new discussion. It connects POST requests to /discussions with the create action in the DiscussionsController, enabling the addition of new discussion entries.

GET /discussions/:id

get '/discussions/:id', to: 'discussions#show'

Here, the route allows for retrieving a specific discussion by its unique identifier. When a request is made to /discussions/:id, it triggers the show action in the DiscussionsController.

PUT /discussions/:id

put '/discussions/:id', to: 'discussions#update'

This endpoint is utilized for updating an existing discussion. It matches PUT requests to /discussions/:id, directing them to the update action within the DiscussionsController.

DELETE /discussions/:id

delete '/discussions/:id', to: 'discussions#destroy'

Finalizing the list of routes, this endpoint allows users to delete a discussion. It corresponds to DELETE requests made to /discussions/:id, invoking the destroy method in the DiscussionsController.

Summary

The routing configuration present in the gitlab-org/gitlabdiscussions codebase provides a structured way to handle discussions within the application. Each route is mapped to its respective controller action, facilitating CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations for discussions.

References

  • Source of information: gitlab-org/gitlabdiscussions codebase.