Conceptual Aside: HTTP

Big Word

HTTP: A set of rules (and a format) for data being transferred on the web.

Stands for 'HyperText Transfer Protocol'. It's a format (of various) defining data being transferred via TCP/IP.

MIME TYPE: A standard for specifying the type of data being sent.

Stands for 'Multipurpose Internet Mail extensions'. Examples: application/json, text/html, image/jpeg

What a HTTP request look like

What a HTTP response look like

  • Contains HTTP Status
  • Contains HTTP Header
  • Contains HTTP Body
  • Also MIME TYPE

HTTP header and Status

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