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HTTP in plain words

Client asks (request), server answers (response). Methods: GET read, POST create, PATCH update, DELETE remove.

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URL + method + body

GET usually has no body. POST/PATCH often send JSON. Responses are often JSON too.

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GET is mainly for…

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Open any public API docs and find one GET endpoint.

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Chapter learning outcomes
  • Methods
  • JSON

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