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Learn how to construct a `POST` request in Java to send an array of objects effectively using Spring Boot and RestTemplate.
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How to Build a HttpMethod POST Request with an Array of Objects in Java

When working with APIs in Java, especially with Spring Boot, sending data through a POST request is a common task. If you're building a client to interact with a RESTful service, you might find yourself needing to send an array of objects in the request body. In this guide, we'll guide you step-by-step on how to achieve this using a simple DTO (Data Transfer Object) and Spring's RestTemplate.

Understanding the Problem

So, you've got a requirement to send a JSON array like the following as a payload in your POST request:

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You already have a DTO class defined, which looks like this:

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With this setup, the challenge is to prepare an array of Request objects to send in a POST request.

Constructing the Request Body

To create the request body that matches the expected JSON format, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Initialize the Request Objects

First, you need to create instances of your Request class. For example:

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Step 2: Create a List for the Request Body

Since you want to send an array of these Request objects, you should use a List:

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Putting It All Together

Now, you need to modify your HttpEntity to accept this type of request body. The updated code for httpEntity will look like this:

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Final Code Example

Here's how all of this would look in a typical implementation:

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Conclusion

In this guide, we explored how to construct a POST request in Java using Spring Boot's RestTemplate to send an array of objects. By following the simple steps outlined above, you can easily build around your DTOs and send complex data structures to your RESTful APIs. With practice, you'll find that interfacing with APIs in Java becomes more intuitive and straightforward.

Thank you for reading! Happy coding!