In this section, we will review Java's Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) client, starting with a pre-Java 9 look and then diving into the new HTTP client that is part of the Java 9 platform. This approach is needed to support an understanding of the changes made in Java 9.
The new HTTP client [JEP-110]
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