OkHttp is a powerful Java library for handling HTTP requests efficiently. Here's a quick guide to get started:

🌟 Key Benefits of OkHttp

  • Simplified API: Easy-to-use interface for common tasks like GET/POST requests
  • Interceptors: Customize requests/responses with middleware
  • Connection Pooling: Reuses connections to reduce latency
  • Support for HTTP/2: Enables faster and more efficient communication
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⚙️ Basic Usage Example

OkHttpClient client = new OkHttpClient();
Request request = new Request.Builder()
    .url("https://example.com/api/data")
    .build();

client.newCall(request).enqueue(new Callback() {
    @Override
    public void onFailure(Call call, IOException e) {
        e.printStackTrace();
    }

    @Override
    public void onResponse(Call call, Response response) throws IOException {
        System.out.println(response.body().string());
    }
});

✅ Advanced Features

  • Multipart Requests: Upload files with MultipartBody
  • Timeouts: Configure connection and read timeouts
  • Retry Policies: Automatic retries on failures
  • GZIP Compression: Built-in support for compressed responses
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⚠️ Common Issues & Solutions

  • SSL Handshake Failures: Update CA certificates or use SSLContext
  • 403 Forbidden: Check headers and add authentication
  • Network Latency: Enable connection pooling and HTTP/2
  • Memory Leaks: Properly close Response objects

For more details on network request best practices, check our guide on efficient HTTP handling. 📚