An HTTP request is a message sent from a client (browser, app, or script) to a server, asking it to perform an action. It includes a method (GET, POST, etc.), a URL, optional headers, and an optional body.
GET requests retrieve data and should not change server state. GET parameters go in the URL. POST requests submit data (in the request body) and are used to create or update resources.
A Bearer token is an access token used for API authentication. It is sent in the Authorization header as "Authorization: Bearer your-token-here". Most modern APIs use Bearer tokens for authentication.
Basic auth sends a username and password encoded in Base64 in the Authorization header. It should always be used over HTTPS. The format is "Authorization: Basic base64(username:password)".
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