Send Web Request

What it is

The Send Web Request block is a tool for making HTTP requests to specified web addresses.

What it does

This block allows you to send various types of web requests (such as GET, POST, PUT, etc.) to a given URL, optionally including headers and a request body. It then processes the response and categorizes it based on the status code received.

How it works

When activated, the block takes the provided URL, request method, headers, and body. It then sends the request to the specified web address. Upon receiving a response, it analyzes the status code and returns the response data in one of three categories: successful response, client error, or server error.

Inputs

Input	Description
URL	The web address to which the request will be sent
Method	The type of HTTP request (e.g., GET, POST, PUT). Default is POST
Headers	Additional information sent with the request, such as authentication tokens or content type. This is optional
Body	The main content of the request, typically used for sending data in POST or PUT requests. This is optional

Outputs

Output	Description
Response	The data received from a successful request (status codes 200-299)
Client Error	Information about errors caused by the client, such as invalid requests (status codes 400-499)
Server Error	Information about errors on the server side (status codes 500-599)

Possible use case

This block could be used in an application that needs to interact with external APIs. For example, it could send user data to a registration service, retrieve product information from an e-commerce platform, or post updates to a social media service. The block's ability to handle different types of responses makes it versatile for various web-based interactions.