methodGET

methodGET is a term used in software documentation and APIs to denote a retrieval operation that corresponds to the HTTP GET method. It is not a formal name in the HTTP specification, but a conventional label used in code generation, documentation, and RESTful API schemas to emphasize that the endpoint returns data without creating or modifying resources.

In practice, the HTTP GET method is defined by RFC 7231. It is considered safe, meaning it should not have side effects on the server, and idempotent, meaning repeated identical requests should yield the same result. Consequently, GET responses are often cached by clients and intermediaries.

Requests labeled as methodGET should be constructed with a URL that encodes parameters in the path or query string. The request body is not used for GET in the standard practice, and many servers or clients ignore any body content. Headers commonly include Accept, Authorization, and caching directives.

Responses generally return a representation of the requested resource, with status codes such as 200 OK or 304 Not Modified. Error responses may include 400 Bad Request, 401 Unauthorized, 403 Forbidden, or 404 Not Found, depending on authentication and resource availability.

Security and privacy considerations for methodGET include avoiding sensitive data in URLs, using HTTPS to protect data in transit, and enforcing proper authentication and authorization controls to prevent data leakage or unintended access.

Common examples include GET /api/users/123 to retrieve a single user or GET /api/products?category=books&limit=10 to fetch a filtered list. The term methodGET is typically seen in API documentation, client libraries, or automatically generated SDKs.

Related concepts include the broader set of HTTP methods, REST architectural style, and notions of idempotence and cache control.