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HTTP

Definition

Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The foundation of data exchange on the Web.

Deep Dive

HTTP is the protocol used by web browsers and servers to communicate. When you type a URL into your browser, it sends an HTTP request to a server, which then sends back an HTTP response containing the text, images, and code for that webpage.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1A browser sending a GET request to a server to load a specific page
  • 2A web server returning a "404 Not Found" HTTP status code
  • 3The fundamental difference between the insecure HTTP and the secure HTTPS

Related Terms

HTTPSURLTCP/IP

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