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What is DBX/Native HTTP connections in Delphi DataSnap?

I'm busy trying to make an API using DataSnap in Delphi and I need to decide between TDSRESTWebDispatcher and TDSHTTPWebDispatcher.

I read that the HTTP dispatcher also supports DBX/Native HTTP connections, but what is that? What does that mean for my use case of creating an API using DataSnap in Delphi?

Solution

  • This is how i understand it:

    Dispatcher component Protocol(s) supported Typical use case Client types
    TDSRESTWebDispatcher REST/JSON over HTTP Web‑style APIs, URL maps to server methods, JSON payloads Any HTTP client (browser, TNetHTTPClient, Python, JavaScript, mobile, etc.)
    TDSHTTPWebDispatcher DBX binary protocol over HTTP (“native HTTP”), and optionally REST if enabled Delphi‑to‑Delphi RPC over HTTP, plus optional REST endpoints Delphi/C++Builder apps using DataSnap client components and/or generic REST consumers