How to Extract XML File from a Server with the HTTP Library

In this article, we will create an HTTP request to extract a file from a server without an identification system using the AIMMS HTTP library.

An HTTP request is used to communicate with servers. The following information is needed for the request:

Method : The action you want the server to do. The most common methods are:

• GET (obtaining an object)
• POST (sending an object to the server)
• DELETE (deleting an object from the server)

URL : The address of the server where the request should be addressed.Headers : The headers are specification of the request. For example, specifying the type of file you want from the server. You can find a list of possible Headers for your request in this Wikipedia article.Body (optional) : Used to store data you want to send to the server, for example in a POST method request.

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