Candidates API - Added validation when updating candidate
September 4th, 2024
Description
We have introduced enhanced validation measures to prevent the creation of duplicate records during candidate updates.
Validation is not passed when an attempt is made to update a candidate's email address or last name to one already
associated with another candidate. In our system, the combination of email and last name must be unique, and it is not
possible to have two candidates with the same email address and last name.
Impact
This change affects the PATCH /candidates/id endpoint (operationId: candidates.update) in the Candidates API. If users try to update a candidate's e-mail
or last name to one that another candidate already owns, they will receive a 409 Conflict status code with
the code CANDIDATE_DATA_CONFLICT.