How to properly use python requests post for sending data? or What's the best way to handle a python

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Hey! A 400 error usually means the server didn’t like your request. Try using `json=` instead of `data=` if the API expects JSON. Like this:

```python
response = requests.post('https://example.com/api', json={'key': 'value'})
```

Also, check if you need headers—some APIs require `Content-Type: application/json`. For debugging, print `response.text` to see what the server says.

Pro tip: Use Postman to test the API first, then replicate it in python requests post.

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