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# Request Bodies

To perform a POST, PATCH, or PUT request, create a request body formatted in either XML or JSON. This chapter lists the request bodies.

-   **[Work Type](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/api-rest/guide/request-body-ls-worktype.md)**  


    Details about the type of work to be performed.

-   **[Skill Requirement](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/api-rest/guide/request-body-ls-skillrequirement.md)**  


    List of skills that are required to complete a particular task for a work type.