Webhook: Event-Driven HTTP Callbacks
A webhook is an HTTP callback triggered by an event. Instead of your application repeatedly asking ‘did anything happen?’ (polling), the external system tells you when something happens by sending an…
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Scala - HTTP Client (sttp/akka-http)
The Scala HTTP client landscape centers on two mature libraries. sttp (Scala The Platform) offers backend-agnostic abstractions, letting you swap implementations without changing client code. Akka…
Read more →Kubernetes Ingress: HTTP Routing and TLS
Kubernetes Ingress solves a fundamental problem: how do you expose dozens of HTTP services without creating dozens of expensive LoadBalancer services? Each cloud LoadBalancer costs money and consumes…
Read more →HTTP Caching: Cache-Control, ETag, and Last-Modified
HTTP caching is one of the most effective performance optimizations you can implement, yet it’s frequently misconfigured or ignored entirely. Proper caching reduces server load, decreases bandwidth…
Read more →HTTP Headers: Request and Response Headers
HTTP headers are the unsung heroes of web communication. Every time your browser requests a resource or a server sends a response, headers carry crucial metadata that determines how that exchange…
Read more →HTTP Methods: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE Explained
HTTP methods define the action you want to perform on a resource. They’re the verbs of the web, and using them correctly isn’t just about following conventions—it directly impacts your application’s…
Read more →HTTP Status Codes: Complete Reference Guide
HTTP status codes are three-digit integers that servers return to communicate the outcome of a request. They’re not just informational—they’re a contract between client and server that enables…
Read more →Go Middleware Patterns: HTTP Handler Chains
Middleware solves the problem of cross-cutting concerns in web applications. Rather than repeating authentication checks, logging statements, and error handling in every route handler, middleware…
Read more →Go Middleware: HTTP Handler Composition
Middleware is a function that wraps an HTTP handler to add cross-cutting functionality like logging, authentication, or error recovery. In Go, this pattern leverages the http.Handler interface,…
Go net/http: Building HTTP Servers
• Go’s net/http package is production-ready out of the box, offering everything needed to build robust HTTP servers without external dependencies
Go httptest: Testing HTTP Handlers
Go’s standard library includes everything you need to test HTTP handlers without external dependencies. The net/http/httptest package embodies Go’s testing philosophy: keep it simple, keep it in…
Go HTTP Client: Making HTTP Requests
Go’s net/http package is one of the standard library’s strongest offerings, providing everything you need to make HTTP requests without external dependencies. Unlike many languages that require…
Go HTTP Server: Building REST APIs with net/http
Go’s standard library net/http package is remarkably complete. Unlike many languages where you immediately reach for Express, Flask, or Rails, Go gives you everything needed for production REST…