Delete Product

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DELETE /api/products/:id

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Authentication

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Authorization

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Request Headers

Authorization: Bearer <jwt_token>

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Path Parameters

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Response

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Example Request

curl -X DELETE https://api.example.com/api/products/507f1f77bcf86cd799439011 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9..."

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Example Response

{
  "message": "Product deleted successfully"
}

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Error Responses

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404 - Not Found

{
  "error": "Product not found"
}

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401 - Unauthorized

{
  "error": "Authentication required"
}

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403 - Forbidden

{
  "error": "Admin access required"
}

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500 - Internal Server Error

{
  "error": "Database connection failed"
}

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Notes

• This endpoint performs a hard delete using findByIdAndDelete
• Consider implementing soft deletes by setting isActive: false instead for better data retention
• Any orders or references to this product may be affected by deletion