Quick definition · 2 min Internet & web term

HTTP

HTTP is the language browsers and servers use to talk. Every page, image, and API call is an HTTP request and response.

Think of it like

Like ordering at a counter: you ask (request), the kitchen replies (response). HTTPS is the same conversation, sealed in an envelope.

Example

Loading a page sends an HTTP “GET” request; the server sends back the HTML. A “404” is just an HTTP status code.

Why it matters

HTTP underlies the entire web and every API. Status codes (200, 404, 500) and methods (GET, POST) come up constantly.

Where you’ll see it
every websiteevery APIyour browser’s dev tools
Go deeper HTTP explained (full reference) → The full explainer. This quick definition is just the on-ramp. Next step Go deeper: HTTP explained → Methods, status codes, and the request/response cycle.
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