Hypertext Transfer Protocol

HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol.
It is the foundation of internet and how it functions and exchanges information.

HTTP works in a request and response system. The browser requests specific information and the server will respond with it if it is available

When you load a web page in your browser, HTTP requests are made to fetch and display it.

HTTP Status Codes: The server returns a status code in its response to let the client know if the request was successful or not

Features of HTTP:
1. Stateless
2. Application layer protocol based on TCP/IP
3. Custom HTTP Headers can be used in requests and responses
4. HTTPS - The secure version
5. Uses client-server model
6. Responses defined with HTTP status codes

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