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Making HTTP Requests in Python Without SSL Verification

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Feb 3, 2024

Disable SSL verification for Python requests to improve flexibility and control, but be cautious as it reduces security.

Getting HTTP Requests Working in AWS Lambda with the Requests Library

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Feb 3, 2024

When building AWS Lambda functions in Python, developers often run into issues with the Requests library. This guide covers common problems and solutions for using Requests in Lambda.

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