GetBulkRequest

GetBulkRequest is a method found in certain API designs, particularly those dealing with large datasets. Its primary purpose is to allow a client to retrieve multiple resources in a single API call, rather than making individual requests for each resource. This significantly reduces network latency and overhead, improving the efficiency of data retrieval operations.

The typical implementation of GetBulkRequest involves the client sending a request to a specific endpoint, often a designated "bulk" or "batch" endpoint. The request body then contains a list of identifiers, such as unique IDs or other criteria, for the resources the client wishes to retrieve. The server processes this list, fetches all the requested resources, and returns them in a single response, usually as a collection or array.

The advantages of using GetBulkRequest are numerous. It minimizes the number of round trips between the client and server, which is especially beneficial in environments with high latency or for clients with limited bandwidth. It also simplifies the client-side logic, as it no longer needs to manage multiple concurrent requests and their responses. However, implementations may have limitations on the number of resources that can be requested in a single bulk operation to prevent server overload. Error handling can also be more complex, as a single response might contain partial success or failure information for individual requested items.