Re: [Ftpapi] http

Thanks for the response! One more quick question. Can you receive JSON back as a string instead of placing it on the IFS using the http_url_get?

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From: ftpapi-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ftpapi-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott Klement
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 1:17 AM
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Subject: Re: [Ftpapi] http_string

Hi Rebecca,

It's not necessary to change your existing programs or re-test them. You can replace your old HTTPAPI with a new version, and the older routines such as http_url_post, etc, will still work exactly as before.

Also, while the newer interfaces like http_string were meant to be easier to use than the old interfaces, that's really their only advantage is ease-of-use. The old routines such as http_url_post, http_url_get, the "raw" routines, etc can do everything that the newer ones can do. In fact, under the covers they use the exact same code as the new routines like http_string(). They're just different interfaces to the same functionality.

Good Luck!
-SK

On 10/2/17 1:18 PM, Kerins, Rebecca R. wrote:

We have been using LIBHTTP to call a SOAP service for years. We are now trying to call a REST service. I am trying to use HTTP_String, but it’s not in the programs we used in the past. I’d like to be able to use the HTTP_String without having to upgrade and test all of the existing objects that are using LIBHTTP. I’m just wondering if there is an easier way to update with HTTP_String.

Thanks!