What is CRUD? Simple Explanation for Developers

What is CRUD? CRUD stands for Create, Read, Update, Delete — the four basic operations that almost every application or service performs on data. Whether you’re developing a web API, managing a database, or building a mobile app, CRUD operations are at the core of how data is handled. Let’s break it down in simple terms: Create – Add a new entry to the system Read – Retrieve data from the system Update – Modify existing data Delete – Remove data from the system These operations map directly to HTTP methods in RESTful APIs: ...

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · John Cena