Summary  
This chapter demonstrates how to perform asynchronous HTTP GET requests using the HttpClient class, await the Task returned by GetAsync, extract the response body with ReadAsStringAsync, and print the resulting data.

General domain of usage  
Consuming web APIs

### Important Points
- We use the HttpClient class to make Get requests;
- `GetAsync` is an asynchronous method and should be used as such;
- The `GetAync` method returns a `HttpResponseMessage` object;
- We can access the returned content using the `ReadAsStringAsync` method of the `Content` attribute from `HttpResponseMessage`: `response.Content.ReadAsStringAsync()`.


What can be used for creating a client in a C# console application?

What type does the GetAsync method of HttpClient return?

What method should be used for making asynchronous HTTP GET requests with HttpClient?

This course will give you a solid foundation to begin making applications using .NET in C#. Covering console applications, asynchronous programming, web services, database fundamentals, and ADO.NET CRUD operations, you'll gain practical skills. From creating apps and handling exceptions to optimizing database access, this course ensures a robust understanding of essential .NET development concepts.

This module will give you a solid foundation to begin making applications using .NET in C#. Covering console applications, asynchronous programming, web services, database fundamentals, and ADO.NET CRUD operations, you'll gain practical skills. From creating apps and handling exceptions to optimizing database access, this course ensures a robust understanding of essential .NET development concepts.

Making a GET Request

Important Points

1. What can be used for creating a client in a C# console application?

2. What type does the GetAsync method of HttpClient return?

3. What method should be used for making asynchronous HTTP GET requests with HttpClient?