nginx proxy_pass based on whether request method is POST, PUT or DELETE

Question

I have two iKaaro instances running on port 8080 and 9080, where the 9080 instance is Read only.

I am unsure how to use nginx for example if the request method is PO

Answer 1

In case someone looking for a way to simply make conditions by request method, the syntax is:

if ($request_method = DELETE ) {
   . . . 
}