Summary  
This chapter covers handling runtime errors in asynchronous HTTP GET requests by using try-catch blocks, disposing of the HTTP client with a using statement, and checking response.IsSuccessStatusCode and StatusCode.

General domain of usage  
Consuming web APIs

### Important Points:
- Runtime errors can occur when making API requests. The most notable case is if the URL / URI provided is invalid;
- We use **try-catch blocks** to enclose the `GetAsync` method to make it safe;
- The `HttpResponseMessage` class has an `IsSuccessStatusCode` attribute, which has the value `true` in case the API successfully responds with the requested data;
- `HttpResponseMessage` also has a `StatusCode` attribute which represents the response status code. You can learn more about status codes <a 
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- HTTP status codes are three-digit numbers returned by a server in response to a client's request made to a website or web server. They provide information about the outcome of the request and help troubleshoot issues.

What methods do we use to make an API request safer?

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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.

Handling Exceptions caused by HTTP Request

Important Points: