HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the foundation of data communication on the web. Here's a quick guide:
- Definition: A protocol used for transmitting hypermedia documents, like HTML, between a client and server.
- Key Features:
- Stateless communication
- Request-response model
- Supports various methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.)
- Common Use Cases:
- Fetching web pages (
GET
) - Submitting forms (
POST
) - Updating resources (
PUT
) - Removing data (
DELETE
)
- Fetching web pages (
For deeper insights into HTTP headers or advanced concepts, visit our HTTP Headers Guide or Web Protocols Overview.
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