What is the GET method?

The GET method is a standard HTTP method used to request data from a specified resource.

Main characteristics:

• Unsafe (Idempotent): Multiple executions of a GET request should yield the same result (the server state does not change).
• Safe (Non-modifying): GET requests are intended only for retrieving data and should not cause side effects on the server (e.g., data changes in the database).
• Data is transmitted in the URL: Request parameters are passed in the query string, visible and limited in length.
• Used for: Retrieving web pages, images, API data, etc.
• Cacheable: Responses to GET requests can be cached by browsers or proxy servers.
• Can be bookmarked: URLs with GET parameters can be bookmarked.

Example request:

GET /users?id=123&status=active HTTP/1.1
Host: api.example.com