Which HTTP method is primarily used to retrieve data from a server?

Explanation

The GET method is defined by the HTTP protocol for requesting data from a specified resource. POST is used to submit data to be processed, PUT is used to update or replace a resource, and DELETE is used to remove a resource. GET requests should be idempotent and safe.

Key points

GET is the default method for browser navigation.
GET requests should not change server-side state.
Data in GET requests is typically appended to the URL.

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