Can you explain what the HTTP POST method is used for?

The HTTP POST method is used to send data to the server, usually for creating new resources or performing operations that change the server state. Unlike GET, which requests data, POST transmits information in the request body, such as form data or JSON. This allows sending larger amounts of data and provides more secure transmission, as data is not visible in the URL.

Example of using POST to create a new user:

POST /users HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "name": "Ivan",
  "email": "ivan@example.com"
}

The server processes this request and creates a new user with the specified data.