Angular js: what is the difference between $http and $resource

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I need to better understand the difference between $http and $resource and when to use each

I know that basically $http is a wrapper for xmlHTTPRequest (aka AJAX) like jQuery's $ajax and that $resource is supposed to be more REST-specific but I don't really get how... — yar1
– yar1, Commented Apr 9, 2013 at 9:00

manojlds · Accepted Answer · 2013-04-09 08:48:11Z

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From the $resource docs:

A factory which creates a resource object that lets you interact with RESTful server-side data sources.

The returned resource object has action methods which provide high-level behaviors without the need to interact with the low level $http service.

$resource is a higher level service than $http.

answered Apr 9, 2013 at 8:48

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$resource is built on top of $http.

$http is normal ajax, it can be used for any form of web service.

$resource is specifically for RESTful service.

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