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HTTP

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What is it?

HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol and is the protocol used for communication between a web browser and a web server. It defines how requests and responses are structured and exchanged. Without HTTP, the modern web would not exist.

Practical example

When you visit a website, your browser sends an HTTP request to the server to retrieve a page. The server responds with HTML, CSS, images, or other data. Every time you click a link or submit a form, a new HTTP request is sent.

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