How can I post xml data using net/http that also has data in the url

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I am working with an api that requires me to post xml to url such as someapi.com?userID=123. Thus far, I have tried this (assume the xml is composed already in the xml variable):

url = URI.parse('http://www.someapi.com/process_leads.asp')
request = Net::HTTP::Post.new(url.path)
request.content_type = 'text/xml'
request.body = xml
request.set_form_data({'userID' => '1204'}, ';')
response = Net::HTTP.start(url.host, url.port) {|http| http.request(request)}

I am trying to figure out if I can have the userID as form data but also post xml? I am basically supposed to post the xml to http://www.someapi.com/process_leads.asp?userID=1204. Is that possible?

Should I be using multipart, such as stackoverflow.com/questions/184178/… — kidbrax
– kidbrax, Commented Nov 3, 2011 at 3:02

David Barlow · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-03 09:13:36Z

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I would consider using a Http library, e.g. HTTParty

Example using HTTParty for your request would look something like:

HTTParty.post('http://www.someapi.com/process_leads.asp', :query => {:userID => 1024}, :body => xml )

the :query option takes a hash of key/values which will be added to the post URL, the :body is where the xml goes.

NOTE: some api's require the xml to have a name e.g. you may have to do something like

:body => "request=#{xml}"

Hope this helps.

answered Nov 3, 2011 at 9:13

David Barlow

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kidbrax Over a year ago

I was afraid I'd have to move to a http library. I'll give this a shot.

David Barlow Over a year ago

Don't be afraid... It will make your life easier, and your code smell less.

kidbrax Over a year ago

Worked perfectly after I banged my head against the wall for hours only to realize I had a simple typo!

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