Did you use native solutions for implementing network requests in Android?

Yes, I have used it. I worked closely with HttpURLConnection for basic GET/POST requests and data retrieval in streams. I also used the URL class for parsing and constructing URLs.

For more complex cases, such as file uploads or sending data as forms, I had to manually manage input/output streams and add appropriate headers.

The main advantages of HttpURLConnection are its built-in nature in the Android SDK, which eliminates the need for third-party dependencies. However, using it requires writing more boilerplate code compared to libraries like Retrofit or Volley, especially when working with asynchronous operations and response handling. I usually used AsyncTask or manual thread management for asynchronous tasks.

When working with HttpURLConnection, it is important to handle exceptions properly and close connections to prevent resource leaks.