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Life & fun · October 21, 2013

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Unirest

Unirest launched on October 21, 2013 with 174 votes, #7 of 565 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.

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In plain words

Unirest is an HTTP client library that simplifies making web requests across multiple programming languages. It provides a lightweight, unified interface for developers to send API calls and handle responses without dealing with language-specific complexities. Available for languages like JavaScript, Python, Java, Ruby, and PHP, Unirest is designed for developers who need straightforward HTTP functionality integrated into their applications.

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