Flask - WebSocket and Real-Time
What is wrong with this polling endpoint code snippet?
```python
@app.route('/poll', methods=['POST'])
def poll():
return jsonify({'status': 'ok'})
```
What is wrong with this polling endpoint code snippet? ```python @app.route('/poll', methods=['POST']) def poll(): return jsonify({'status': 'ok'}) ```
medium📝 Debug Q7 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Check HTTP method for polling
Polling typically uses GET requests to fetch data repeatedly without side effects.Step 2: Identify method mismatch
Using POST means client must send data, which is not usual for polling.Final Answer:
Polling should use GET method, not POST -> Option DQuick Check:
Polling uses GET, not POST [OK]
Quick Trick: Polling endpoints usually respond to GET, not POST [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using POST instead of GET for polling
- Assuming jsonify import error without context
- Thinking route path is invalid
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