HTTP Flashcards
1
Q
What is a client?
A
service requesters
2
Q
What is a server?
A
providers of a resource or service
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
request target
HTTP version
5
Q
What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP response message?
A
protocol
status code (for computer)
status text (for person)
6
Q
What are HTTP headers?
A
HTTP headers let the client and the server pass additional information with an HTTP request or response. (about the message you’re sending)
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
it is optional
