I’m working on web application where I need to send some data using ajax with post method. So I have two choices to send data whether in JSON format or query prams. I’m confused which should I use? and is it safe to send data in JSON format?
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Answer
As @lucasreta mentioned, if you use HTTPS, it doesn’t really matter either way.
Both methods are widely used. I know that Google accepts a Post request with query params and responds with a JSON object for ReCaptcha Server side validation.
Sometimes, the decision to use one or the other (or both) is dependent on how easy your chosen back-end technology makes it for you to either parse out query params or serialize JSON.
I will say that there is a general trend in using JSON in the request body as opposed to query params.
I found a couple of SO questions that are more down the lines of what you are asking…
REST API Best practices: args in query string vs in request body