The Request and Response Cycle Flashcards
What is the request and response cycle in API communication?
It is the process of making a request to an API server to retrieve data and receiving a response containing the requested information.
What is a client in the context of the request and response cycle?
The client refers to you and your web browser, which initiates the request to the API server.
What is the most common type of request in API communication?
The most common type of request is a GET request, used to retrieve data from the server.
What are some other HTTP verbs commonly used in API communication?
Some other common HTTP verbs include POST (for adding data), PUT (for updating data), and DELETE (for deleting data).
What happens after making a GET request to the server?
The server responds to the GET request by sending back a response, which usually includes the requested data from the API.
What does the response from the server contain?
The response from the server typically contains the data that was requested from the API.
How can you ensure a proper request to receive the desired response?
By following the proper request format and providing the necessary parameters, you increase the likelihood of receiving the desired data in the response.
