HTTP Definition

October 24, 2022

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an application-layer protocol in the Internet protocol suite that defines services and commands used to transfer data over the World Wide Web (WWW). The protocol utilizes a server-client model, the server being a web host, and the client any end-user device (laptop, computer, or mobile device).


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