def METHOD_NAME(self) -> None:
    """
    Make a request for the first paginated page of packages.
    When the request is done, the list will get updated with the new package models.
    """
    self.setErrorMessage("")  # Clear any previous errors.
    self.setIsLoading(True)
    self._ongoing_requests["get_packages"] = HttpRequestManager.getInstance().get(
        self._request_url,
        scope = self._scope,
        callback = self._parseResponse,
        error_callback = self._onError
    )