GET POST Demo

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HTTP Methods

Understanding GET vs POST

Understanding HTTP Methods

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) defines different methods for clients to communicate with servers.

GET Method

Data passed in URL, visible in browser, limited length, for non-sensitive data.

GET Example →

POST Method

Data sent in request body, not visible in URL, no length limit, for forms and sensitive data.

POST Example →

Typical Use Cases

  • GET: Search queries, filters, pagination
  • POST: Login, registration, data modifications
  • GET: Bookmarkable, cache-friendly
  • POST: Safer for passwords, larger data

💡 Educational note: This demo shows basics. In practice, more methods exist like PUT, DELETE, PATCH (REST API).

Try it:

GET Example POST Example