Using field masks with update requests to Google APIs- Google Developers Blog
Apr 20, 2017

Summary
This post introduces the concept and implementation of field masks for update requests in Google APIs. It explains how field masks allow for partial updates by specifying which fields should be modified, thereby improving efficiency and reducing bandwidth usage. The post provides examples of how to use field masks with common Google APIs and discusses the benefits for developers in terms of control and performance.
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