HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. It is a communication protocol used for exchanging information on the World Wide Web. HTTP facilitates the transfer of text, graphics, sounds, videos, and other files between web browsers and web servers.
In essence, HTTP works by having the web browser send a request to a web server, and the server responds with the requested data. The browser's request is usually specified in the form of a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), and the server replies with the requested content or an error if the request is unsuccessful.
HTTP is a stateless protocol, meaning that each request is considered independent of previous ones. This implies that the server does not store information about prior requests from the same client. To maintain state information between requests, cookies can be used.
It is important to note that there is a more secure version called HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure), which enables encrypted communication between the web browser and the web server. HTTPS protects the integrity and confidentiality of the transmitted data and is recommended for secure transactions on the internet, such as online payments or transmitting sensitive information.
