cl http client is not sending query parameters in post

troubleshooting `httpclient` not sending query parameters in post requests: a comprehensive guide

this tutorial dives deep into a common pitfall encountered when using `httpclient` in .net (core, framework, or even higher versions) - the failure to transmit query parameters correctly when making post requests. we'll cover the likely causes, potential workarounds, best practices, and illustrate with practical code examples in c.

**understanding the issue**

the core problem lies in a misunderstanding of how `httpclient` handles urls and request bodies. while you might instinctively think of simply appending query parameters to your url string for all http methods, `httpclient` interprets urls passed to `postasync` (or other content-bearing methods like `putasync`, `patchasync`) *primarily* as the base url. it *expects* any data you want to send to be delivered via the request body, specifically through `httpcontent`. attempting to directly append query parameters to the url in these methods often leads to them being ignored, particularly if you're also providing `httpcontent`. the `httpclient` prioritizes the request body as the intended data payload for post requests.

**common causes and solutions**

1. **incorrect usage: appending query parameters directly to the url**

* **problem:** you're creating the url string with query parameters and passing it directly to `postasync`, while also providing `httpcontent`.
* **incorrect code example (doesn't work as expected):**



* **solution:** separate the base url and the query parameters. build the url string only with the base url and then add the parameters differently. here are several ways to do this: ...

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