SendAsync
SendAsync is a method name used in programming libraries to send a request or message to a remote endpoint in an asynchronous fashion. It is commonly used in network I/O to avoid blocking the calling thread while the operation completes. The pattern is widespread across frameworks that perform I/O-bound work, including HTTP requests and messaging systems.
In the .NET ecosystem, HttpClient exposes a public SendAsync method that takes a HttpRequestMessage and a CancellationToken
Usage typically involves constructing an HttpRequestMessage with the desired HTTP method, URI, headers, and optional content,
Design considerations for SendAsync include adherence to asynchronous programming patterns, proper error handling, and avoiding common
See also: HttpClient, HttpMessageHandler, Task, CancellationToken.