HTTP Flashcards
1
Q
What is HTTP?
A
- a message based protocol
- send a request message to the server
- receive a response message in return
2
Q
HTTP original use (2 examples)
A
To access simple static content Therefore designed as a stateless protocol
3
Q
How is HTTP transported (2 examples)
A
Over TCP which maintains the integrity of the transmission
4
Q
How does TCP maintain state?
A
via a number of application specific methods such as session IDs
5
Q
What is the 3 steps of a standard HTTP connection
A
Client sends a HTTP request Receives a response Closes the connection
