What methods do you invoke when you begin and finish editing an item through the API?

The correct choice involves invoking the methods .Editing.BeginEdit() and .Editing.EndEdit() when you start and stop editing an item through the Sitecore API.

Using .BeginEdit() signifies the start of the editing process for an item. This method allows the application to track changes made during the editing session. It ensures that any modifications made to the item are properly managed and can be saved or discarded as needed.

Once the editing is complete, calling .EndEdit() finalizes the changes, saving any modifications made during the session to the database. If modifications need to be canceled, this method can also incorporate logic to roll back changes if necessary, thereby maintaining data integrity.

In contrast, other options present methods that do not exist or are not utilized in the context of editing items in Sitecore, leading to confusion on how to effectively manage changes within the item editing lifecycle. Understanding the correct methods to invoke is critical for developers when implementing item editing functionalities in a Sitecore environment.