What type of requests does the slo.read endpoint of the Dynatrace API grant access to?

The slo.read endpoint of the Dynatrace API is specifically designed to allow access to short-lived operations that retrieve information, which is consistent with the characteristics of GET requests. GET requests are utilized to request data from a specified resource without modifying any state on the server. In the context of the Dynatrace API, this means that using the slo.read endpoint will enable users to fetch service-level objective (SLO) information without affecting or altering the data itself.

This distinction is critical because it aligns with standard RESTful API practices where different HTTP methods are used for specific types of operations. The use of GET requests ensures that the operation is read-only, providing a clear way to obtain valuable insights into SLO performance without risk of unintended consequences like data modification. Understanding this specificity helps users effectively utilize the API while adhering to REST conventions, which is foundational for working with web services.