HTTP Requests With Python’s urllib.request
If you need to perform HTTP requests using Python, then the widely used Requests library is often the way to go. However, if you prefer to use only standard-library Python and minimize dependencies, then you can turn to urllib.request
instead.
In this video course, you’ll:
- Learn the essentials of making basic HTTP requests with
urllib.request
- Explore the inner workings of an HTTP message and how
urllib.request
represents it - Grasp the concept of handling character encodings in HTTP messages
- Understand common hiccups when using
urllib.request
and learn how to resolve them
If you’re already familiar with HTTP requests such as GET and POST, then you’re well prepared for this video course. Additionally, you should have