The programming model for using the AJAX proxy

View information on using the proxy when programming portlets.

The programming model specifies the following:

• How you make requestso that is how you format URLs that address the proxy

• How the proxy reacts in specific cases, for example in case of an error.

The proxy does not rewrite URLs that are part of the received content, because the proxy does not know the semantics of the content that it fetches. Consequently, AJAX applications that use the proxy need to generate proxy URLs by themselves.

• URL format and examples
  The proxy can be addressed via URLs that comply with the REST-based URL format given here.
• AJAX proxy status codes
  The AJAX proxy responds to requests by defined status codes. Possible errors that can occur in the proxy are mapped to the corresponding HTTP status codes.
• AJAX proxy authentication
  The AJAX proxy is integrated with the Credential Vault of the portal. The Credential Vault stores user credentials, such as user IDs and passwords. The integration allows portlets to log in to applications outside of portal.
• Use the AJAX proxy in portlets
  Here is how we use the AJAX proxy in portlets.

Parent: HTTP proxy for AJAX applications