Invoke HTTP request

rubyonrails-talk
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Hi Folks,

I suspect this will be a 1-liner from someone, as it seems like it should be really easy but I've not worked it out yet.

I am just looking to invoke a GET request to a remote HTTP resource (php script) from my rails3 app, with some URL parameters. I'm not bothered about the response, essentially I am looking to trigger a PHP method through this.

Whats the best way to proceed with this kind of requirement?

Muchos thanks guys

Paul

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Hi folks,

Can I take it that this is harder than it sounds? Would have thought it should be dead simple but not sure.

Thanks,

Paul

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Nope, on the contrary, you're right, it's very starightforward. Googling "ruby http request" got me the API: