ESP32 HTTPClient Library – begin

/*
 * Author: Avant Maker
 * Date: February 21, 2025
 * Version: 1.0
 * Description: This example code demonstrates how to 
 * use the ESP32 HTTPClient Library's end method to connect
 * to www.example.com, perform an HTTP GET request, and 
 * then properly close the connection using the end method. 
 * Upload this code to your ESP32, ensuring it is connected
 * to a Wi-Fi network, and open the Serial Monitor at 115200
 * baud to see the output.
 *
 * License: MIT 
 * 
 * Code Source: This example code is sourced from the Comprehensive 
 * Guide to the ESP32 Arduino Core Library, accessible on 
 * AvantMaker.com. For additional code examples and in-depth 
 * documentation related to the ESP32 Arduino Core Library, 
 * please visit:
 *
 * https://avantmaker.com/references/esp32-arduino-core-index/
 *
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#include <WiFi.h>
#include <HTTPClient.h>

// Replace with your network credentials
const char* ssid = "YOUR_SSID";
const char* password = "YOUR_PASSWORD";

void setup() {
    Serial.begin(115200);
    
    // Connect to Wi-Fi
    WiFi.begin(ssid, password);
    Serial.print("Connecting to Wi-Fi");
    while (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED) {
        delay(500);
        Serial.print(".");
    }
    Serial.println("\nConnected!");

    // Initialize HTTPClient
    HTTPClient http;

    // Begin connection to the example website
    http.begin("http://www.example.com");

    // Send GET request
    int httpCode = http.GET();

    // Check the response
    if (httpCode > 0) {
        String payload = http.getString();
        Serial.println("HTTP Response Code: " + String(httpCode));
        Serial.println("Response: " + payload);
    } else {
        Serial.println("Error on HTTP request: " + String(httpCode));
    }

    // Close the connection
    http.end();
    Serial.println("Connection closed.");
}

void loop() {
    // Nothing to do here
}