HTTP Protocol Foundations
Intro Most communication on the Internet is performed through web requests using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). HTTP is an application-layer protocol designed to enable the retrieval and exchange of resources across the World Wide Web. The term hypertext refers to text that contains references (links) to other resources, enabling non-linear navigation between documents. HTTP follows a client-server communication model. The client, typically a web browser or command-line tool, initiates a request for a resource. The server processes this request and returns a response containing the requested resource or an error message. By default, HTTP operates over TCP port 80, although servers may be configured to listen on alternative ports. ...