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We continue developing the Connexus library. In this chapter, we explore the concept of headers in the HTTP protocol, explaining what they are, what they are for, and how to use them in requests. We cover the main headers used in communications with APIs, and show practical examples of how to configure them in the library.

This article is the continuation of a series of articles where we will build a library called Connexus. In the first article, we understood the basic functioning of the WebRequest function, understanding each of its parameters and also created an example code that demonstrates the use of this function and its difficulties. In this article, we will explore the importance and usefulness of headers in HTTP communication, and how these elements are used for different purposes in the modern web.

The structure of an HTTP message, whether a response or a request, is composed of two fundamental elements that we will delve into: headers and body. Each of them has its role in the communication process, ensuring that the data is transmitted in an organized, efficient and secure way.

To begin, let's briefly recap how an HTTP request and response structure works.


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