What is the purpose of the Dynatrace API - problems.read?

The purpose of the Dynatrace API - problems.read is to provide GET requests for Problems v2. This API endpoint is specifically designed to retrieve information about problems detected by Dynatrace, such as their status, severity, and related metrics. By using GET requests, users can query the API to access detailed information regarding the problems that have occurred within their monitored environment.

GET requests are typically used to fetch data without making any changes to the resource, which accurately reflects the intent of the problems.read API. This allows users to perform data analysis or integrate problem data into their dashboards or reporting tools without affecting the underlying data.

The other options involve different types of requests (PATCH and POST), which are not the main function of the problems.read endpoint. PATCH is generally used for updating resources, while POST is used to create new resources. Hence, these do not align with the primary purpose of reading or retrieving data, which is why they are not applicable in this context.