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Send External HTTP Request

Using Twidget, you can send external HTTP requests effortlessly. This functionality allows you to communicate with external servers or APIs. Below, you will find the necessary parameters and structure to set up an HTTP request.

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Parameters

  • URL: The endpoint to which the request will be sent.

  • Method: The HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.).

  • Parameters: Key-value pairs appended to the URL in the format key=value.

  • Headers: Metadata sent with the request, structured as key-value pairs.

  • Body: Data sent with the request. Applicable for methods like POST and PUT.

  • Timeout: The duration before the request times out, specified in seconds.

Response Structure

The response of the request will be stored as a variable with the following schema:


{

  "status": number,

  "status_text": text,

  "headers": {object},

  "data": {object}

}
  • status: The HTTP status code returned by the server.

  • status_text: Textual representation of the HTTP status code.

  • headers: Headers returned in the response.

  • data: The body of the response, usually in JSON format.

By following the structure and examples provided, you can easily configure and send HTTP requests using Twidget, as well as handle and process the responses.

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