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1. HTTP in plain words
API Basics for Non-Developers · 12 pages source format
Client asks (request), server answers (response). Methods: GET read, POST create, PATCH update, DELETE remove.
What you'll learn
- Methods
- JSON
URL + method + body
GET usually has no body. POST/PATCH often send JSON. Responses are often JSON too.
GET /customers/42
→ 200 { "id": 42, "name": "Ada" }Quick check
GET is mainly for…
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Open any public API docs and find one GET endpoint.
Clear?