Web & APIsBeginner
Request / Response
Pronunciationrih-KWEST / rih-SPONS
Definition
The basic pattern of the web: a client sends a request, and the server sends back a response with data and a status.
Where you hear it
API documentation, debugging in the browser Network tab, and logs.
Examples
The response took 3 seconds, so the page felt slow.
Check the request body in the Network tab.
Common mistake
Mixing up the two when reporting bugs. Say clearly whether the problem is in what you sent or in what came back.