httpoison
An HTTP client for Elixir built on top of hackney, offering a simple and flexible API for making requests.
What is httpoison?
HTTPoison is an HTTP client library for the Elixir programming language, designed to provide a clean and intuitive interface for making HTTP requests. It is built on top of the robust hackney Erlang library, offering reliability and performance while maintaining ease of use for Elixir developers. The library simplifies common tasks like making GET, POST, and other HTTP requests with pattern-matching responses and supports features like async requests and multipart data.
Elixir developers who need a reliable, performant HTTP client for building applications that interact with web APIs, such as those creating API clients, microservices, or tools requiring HTTP communication. It's particularly suited for developers who value Elixir's functional programming style and want a library that integrates seamlessly with the ecosystem.
Developers choose HTTPoison because it provides a lightweight, composable layer over the battle-tested hackney library, combining hackney's performance and connection pooling with an Elixir-friendly API. Its unique selling point is the ability to easily wrap HTTPoison.Base to build custom API clients, along with support for async requests, streaming, and fine-grained SSL and timeout controls.
Overview
Yet Another HTTP client for Elixir powered by hackney
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