Difference between the json and data parameter in python requests library post call

August 4, 2022

Json:

• requests.post(url, json=payload)
• str type / dict type
• headers in content-type becomes application/json
• converts data into JSON string

Data:

• requests.post(url, data=payload)
• dict type
• headers in content-type becomes application/x-www-form-urlencoded
• equivalent to ordinary form submission
• converts data into key value pairs