HTTP and its Legacy
This project will teach users everything they need to know about HTTP, from its history to its contents.
This section will cover the history of HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), including its beginnings and key milestones. Here we will also discuss how HTTP has evolved over time, including the major changes and updates that came with each new version of it.
This section will cover the HTTP messaging system, including how messages are structured and how they are used to communicate between clients and servers. We will also discuss the different types of messages and their purposes.
This section contains some key terms and concepts related to HTTP.
| Term | Definition |
| HTTP | HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, which is the foundation of data communication on the World Wide Web. |
| Client | A client is a computer or program that requests resources from a server. |
| Server | A server is a computer or program that provides resources to clients. |
| Request | A request is a message sent by a client to a server, asking for a specific resource or action. |
| Response | A response is a message sent by a server to a client, providing the requested resource or action. |