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Home » Glossary » What is Hypertext Transfer Protocol [HTTP]?

The Hypertext Transfer Protocol [HTTP] is a networking protocol for distributed, collaborative, hypermedia information systems. HTTP is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web. HTTP functions as a request-response protocol in the client-server computing model. In HTTP, a web browser, for example, acts as a client, while an application running on a computer hosting a web site functions as a server. The client submits an HTTP request message to the server. The server, which stores content, or provides resources, such as HTML files, or performs other functions on behalf of the client, returns a response message to the client. A response contains completion status information about the request and may contain any content requested by the client in its message body.

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What is web and HTTP?

Hypertext Transfer Protocol [HTTP] is used to transfer web page files over the Internet. It runs at the application layer of the TCP/IP protocol stack. The transport layer uses the connection-oriented TCP protocol. Conclusively, HTTP is a protocol while web is a device management method.

What is the HTTP in the computer?

HTTP [Hypertext Transfer Protocol] is the set of rules for transferring files -- such as text, images, sound, video and other multimedia files -- over the web. As soon as a user opens their web browser, they are indirectly using HTTP.

Which protocol is used in HTTP?

Designed in the early 1990s, HTTP is an extensible protocol which has evolved over time. It is an application layer protocol that is sent over TCP, or over a TLS-encrypted TCP connection, though any reliable transport protocol could theoretically be used.

What is HTTP and example?

Stands for "Hypertext Transfer Protocol." HTTP is the protocol used to transfer data over the web. It is part of the Internet protocol suite and defines commands and services used for transmitting webpage data. HTTP uses a server-client model. A client, for example, may be a home computer, laptop, or mobile device.

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