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Interesting Information on the Hypertext Transfer Protocol

Are you sure you are aware of the basics of HTTP? Go ahead and challenge yourself with this quiz.
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CONNECT method starts two-way communications with requested resource. CONNECT method can be used to access even websites that use HTTPS.
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Target servers can help you with getting the backend URL right, while using proxies.
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'400 Bad Request' response status code indicates that server cannot or will not process the request due to some sort of a client error.
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HTTP is the foundation of any data exchange on the Web and is a client-server protocol.
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HTTP is an extensible protocol which has evolved over time. It is an application layer protocol sent over TCP.
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V 0.9, the first documented HTTP version came in the year 1991.
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HTTP is a request protocol where clients request information from a server. This request is made up of a method, a resource, some headers, and some optional content.
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Comparing HTTP with MQTT, HTTP is slower. HTTP will send 1,708 messages/hour while MQTT sends 160,278 messages/hour.
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Persistent connections reduce request latency perceptible, as client need not re-negotiate TCP 3 way handshake connection once the first request is sent.
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HTTPS provides encryption that ensures a secure communication between a client and server.
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URL is a reference to a web resource that specifies its location on a computer network and a mechanism to retrieve it.
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Ted Nelson coined the term 'hypertext' in 1965 under the Xanadu Project.
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The lines followed by request line are called header lines and status line is the initial part of response message.
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One gets 404 Not Found error message when the page you wish to access is not found on the server.
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In persistent connection, the server leaves the connection open even after sending the response.
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