clojure-babashka-http-client

To make HTTP requests in Babashka, you can use an HTTP client built on java.net.http that supports methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE. It simplifies REST API interactions without requiring external dependencies.

Yes, you can send JSON, form parameters, and file uploads in a Clojure HTTP client. It supports various request body types for submitting data to web services and handling responses as strings, streams, or bytes.

Babashka supports WebSocket connections by providing a straightforward interface for real-time communication with a server. This allows you to establish persistent connections alongside standard REST API interactions.

You handle authentication for REST APIs in Clojure by using built-in support for basic and OAuth token authentication. This simplifies securing your HTTP requests when interacting with protected web service endpoints.

The best way to download files in Babashka is using an HTTP client that handles response bodies as streams or bytes. This approach simplifies file downloads and manages data handling efficiently within your script.

Asynchronous requests and timeouts are supported by Clojure HTTP clients built on java.net.http. This allows you to manage long-running operations and control request execution times when interacting with external APIs.