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HTTP Request Methods

The methods used to send data over the internet, specifically the GET and POST methods, which determine how form data is transmitted to the server, with GET passing data in the URL and POST passing data in the HTTP Entity Body, and their respective use cases and security implications

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HTTP request methods are essential for web communication, allowing clients to interact with servers effectively. The most common methods include GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE, each serving a specific purpose in data handling. Understanding these methods is crucial for web developers, as they form the b...

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Key Terms

HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol, the foundation of data communication on the web.

Example: Web browsers use HTTP to request web pages.

GET
An HTTP method used to request data from a server.

Example: GET /index.html requests the homepage.

POST
An HTTP method used to send data to a server.

Example: POST /submit-form sends form data to the server.

PUT
An HTTP method used to update a resource on the server.

Example: PUT /update-item updates an existing item.

DELETE
An HTTP method used to remove a resource from the server.

Example: DELETE /remove-item deletes an item.

Status Code
A three-digit code sent by the server to indicate the result of an HTTP request.

Example: 200 OK means the request was successful.

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Key Concepts

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