HTTP

HTTP, short for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, is the standard protocol used for communication on the World Wide Web. It governs the exchange of data between web servers and clients, such as web browsers, enabling the retrieval and display of web content. HTTP operates through a request-response mechanism, with clients sending requests to servers for specific resources, and servers responding with the requested data. HTTP forms the backbone of web communication and is essential for accessing and interacting with websites and web-based services.

Think of HTTP as a digital messenger. Just as messengers deliver messages between people, HTTP delivers data between web servers and clients, facilitating seamless communication and information exchange across the internet.