When integrating with external services or APIs from Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), utilizing the HttpClient for outbound HTTP requests is a common requirement. It’s crucial to handle these connections efficiently, securely, and in a way that is compatible with AEM’s architecture to ensure optimal performance and maintainability of your code.
AEM provides a specialized factory, HttpClientFactory, designed to streamline the creation and configuration of HttpClient instances. This factory not only simplifies the process of instantiating HttpClient objects but also ensures that the instances are optimized for use within the AEM environment.