How to properly use CURL_INIT for a GET request? or Why is my CURL_INIT GET request not working as ex

"Can someone explain CURL_INIT GET request with a simple example?"

Hey folks,

I’ve been messing around with CURL_INIT GET requests lately, and tbh, I’m a bit confused. Like, I get the basics—make a request, fetch data—but my code keeps acting weird.

Can someone drop a *super* simple example of a CURL_INIT GET request?

Like, just the bare minimum to hit an API and get a response?

Also, why does everyone insist on setting CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER? Is it *really* necessary?

Thanks in advance! 🙏

(PS: If there’s a better way to structure this, lmk. My code feels clunky af.)