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HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

HTTP, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol, allows you to browse the web. It’s a system for transferring data between your browser (like Chrome or Safari) and the server hosting the website. In simple terms, HTTP is the language browsers and servers use to communicate.

How Does HTTP Work?

When you visit a website, your browser sends an HTTP request to the server asking for the page’s content, like text, images, or videos. The server then replies with an HTTP response and returns the requested information to your browser. Two common types of requests are GET (to ask for data) and POST (to send data).

HTTP handles each request separately, and doesn’t save information about previous sessions. This is why websites often use tracking methods like cookies to collect data, monitor user sessions, and personalize browsing experience.