Hypertext Transfer Protocol
HTTP is a protocol for transfering webpages over the internet, mainly for HTML files - the ‘language’ used to layout websites.
HTTP works on a client-server model, where the client (usually a web browser) sends a request to the server (where the website is hosted), and the server responds with the page they requested.
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is HTTP? | HTTP is a protocol for transferring webpages over the internet, mainly for HTML files. |
| What model does HTTP work on? | HTTP works on a client-server model. |
| In HTTP, what does the client usually refer to? | The client is usually a web browser. |
| What does the server do in HTTP? | The server responds with the page the client requested. |
| Describe the HTTP process. | The client sends a request to the server, and the server responds with the requested page. |