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Re: [apps-discuss] JSON patch: "test" operation

Julian Reschke <julian.reschke@gmx.de> Thu, 01 December 2011 21:59 UTC

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On 2011-12-01 22:51, Mark Nottingham wrote:
> I thought that at first too, but upon reflection I don't see how they're different from other directives -- other ones can fail too.
> ...

So whether the patch operation is atomic or not is implementation dependent?

Or are we saying the server needs to be able to deal with the operation 
being aborted in process, and roll back?

(just want to see that clarified)

Best regards, Julian

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