Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a foundational protocol used for communication on the World Wide Web that enables the transfer of data and documents between and (typically web browsers). HTTP follows a client-server model of communication where a sends requests to web , and the servers respond with the requested resources. The most common methods used in HTTP communication are and . The GET method is used to retrieve data from the server, while the POST method is used to submit data for processing.
HTTP is a protocol, meaning that each request from a client to a server is independent, with the server not retaining any knowledge of previous requests. To maintain session state, web applications often use techniques like or . Cookies are small pieces of data that websites send to a user's web browser and store on the user's computer. They can be used for various purposes such as session management, personalization, tracking, authentication, and advertisements.
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is an extension of standard HTTP and is used for secure communication over the internet, providing encryption, data integrity, and authentication. Another crucial technology is Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), which is the standard markup language used to create web pages. HTML provides the structure and format for displaying text, images, and links in a web browser, including elements such as , , , and . Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) complement HTML by defining how web content should be presented and visually displayed, allowing developers to style HTML elements with and .
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