HTTP Flashcards
1
Q
What is a client?
A
service requesters (aka users with PC, phone, tablet, etc)
2
Q
What is a server?
A
piece of hardware that provides functionality or services for clients
3
Q
Which HTTP method does a browser issue to a web server when you visit a URL?
A
GET
4
Q
What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP request message?
A
HTTP Method (GET, PUT, POST, etc) Request target (usually a URL) HTTP version
5
Q
What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP response message?
A
HTTP version
status code
status text
6
Q
What are HTTP headers?
A
let client and server pass additional info with an HTTP request/response
Header is a case-insensitive name followed by colon then its value
7
Q
Where would you go if you wanted to learn more about a specific HTTP Header?
A
MDN
8
Q
Is a body required for a valid HTTP request or response message?
A
No
