What type of HTTP request is commonly used to add new data to Genesys Cloud?

The use of the POST request within the context of HTTP and web services is specifically designed for adding new data to a server. In the case of Genesys Cloud, when you want to create new resources such as a new user, task, or any other data entity, you send a POST request to the corresponding endpoint. This request includes the data payload in the body of the request that specifies the details of the new data you want to create.

Using POST is advantageous because it allows you to send complex data structures and perform actions that modify the server's state. Unlike GET requests that retrieve data, POST is specifically intended for data creation and is a fundamental part of RESTful API operations commonly implemented in cloud services.

In the context of the other choices, while "Body" might refer to the content of the request, it does not define the request type itself. "Developer" does not pertain to a specific type of HTTP request and seems unrelated. "API" refers broadly to the set of functions and protocols for building and interacting with software applications but does not specify the action of adding data. Therefore, POST is the correct answer as it directly pertains to the standard method for adding new data in APIs like Genesys Cloud.