HTTP- messages Flashcards
1
Q
What is a client?
A
service requestors (ask for information)
2
Q
What is a server?
A
providers of service or resource (responds to request)
3
Q
Which HTTP method does a browser issue to a web server when you visit a URL?
A
HTTP request (GET)
4
Q
What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP request message?
A
- HTTP method (GET, PUT, POST)
- request target(usually URL)
- HTTP version which defines the structure of the remaining message
5
Q
What are HTTP headers?
A
let the client and the server pass additional information with an HTTP request or response.
6
Q
Where would you go if you wanted to learn more about a specific HTTP Header?
A
MDN
7
Q
Is a body required for a valid HTTP request or response message?
A
no not required
8
Q
What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP response message
A
- protocol version
- status code
- status text
