Term

What is a network call?

Definition

A Network Call is a request made by a client (your browser/app) to an external server to exchange data. It follows the Request-Response cycle: the client asks for something (a file, a list of users, a login validation), and the server sends back a response (the data or an error message).

Term

What does a "403 Forbidden" status code usually indicate?

Definition

The server understands the request, but refuses to authorize it. a 403 means the server knows who you are, but you don't have permission for that specific action.

Term

What is a composed of?

Definition

A network call is made up of two sides: Request (client → server) Response (server → client)