1.8.2. Accessing Data via URLs

Caches that have been configured with a REST interface have access to JBoss Data Grid using RESTful HTTP access.

The RESTful service only requires a HTTP client library, eliminating the need for tightly coupled client libraries and bindings.

HTTP put() and post() methods place data in the cache, and the URL used determines the cache name and key(s) used. The data is the value placed into the cache, and is placed in the body of the request.

A Content-Type header must be set for these methods. GET and HEAD methods are used for data retrieval while other headers control cache settings and behavior.