Request
A message sent from a client to a server asking it to do something — retrieve data, create a record, update information, or delete something.
Definition
A message sent from a client to a server asking it to do something — retrieve data, create a record, update information, or delete something. Every request includes a method (like GET or POST), a URL, and sometimes a body of data.
Example
When you submit a login form, your browser sends a POST request to the server with your username and password in the request body.
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