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python requests: a comprehensive tutorial for making get requests

this tutorial will guide you through making http get requests using the python `requests` library. we'll cover everything from the basics to more advanced techniques, including error handling, working with headers, parameters, and even downloading files.

**why `requests`?**

the `requests` library is the de-facto standard for making http requests in python. it simplifies the process compared to the built-in `urllib` library, offering a cleaner and more intuitive api. it automatically handles complexities like connection pooling and encoding, making your code more readable and maintainable.

**prerequisites:**

* **python:** ensure you have python 3.6 or later installed.
* **`requests` library:** install the `requests` library using pip:



**1. basic get request:**

the most fundamental use case is retrieving content from a url. here's the basic structure:

**explanation:**

1. **`import requests`:** imports the necessary library.
* `200`: ok (success)
* `301`: moved permanently (redirection)
* `302`: found (redirection)
* `400`: bad request (client error)
* `401`: unauthorized
* `403`: forbidden
* `404`: not found (client error)
* `500`: internal server error (server error)

**2. checking for success ...

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