http Flashcards
What does a GET request do?
A get request indicates that a resource should be fetched
What does a POST request do?
A POST request indicates that data is being pushed to the server.
What does a PUT request do?
A PUT is like a POST, but it indicates that data is going to be replaced.
What are HTTP headers?
HTTP headers contain metadata about the client or server.
What is the Body of an HTTP request?
The body of an HTTP request contains content form a page.
Do all HTTP requests contain bodies?
No.
What is the first part of a HTTP response?
The start line, known as the head.
What is the payload of a HTTP request called?
The body.
What is the difference beetween http1 and http2 frames?
Headers in http1 are uncompressed, no multiplexing.
What is a client?
A client is a computer that consumes content.
What is a server?
A server is a computer that serves content
Which HTTP method does a browser issue to a web server when you visit a URL?
Get
What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP request message?
The protocal version, a status code, and a status text.
Where would you go if you wanted to learn more about a specific HTTP Header?
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