What does ‘HTTP’ stand for in the context of the Internet?

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Answer

HyperText Transfer Protocol

Explanation

In the context of the Internet, HTTP stands for 'HyperText Transfer Protocol'. It is the foundational protocol used by the World Wide Web for transferring hypermedia documents, such as HTML, between a web browser and a web server. The modern, secure version is 'HTTPS', where the 'S' stands for Secure.

Key Points

  • > HTTP: HyperText Transfer Protocol.
  • > HTTPS adds a layer of security (SSL/TLS) for encrypted communication.
  • > WWW: World Wide Web (invented by Tim Berners-Lee).
  • > HTML: HyperText Markup Language (used to design web pages).
  • > URL: Uniform Resource Locator (web address).
  • > IP: Internet Protocol.
  • > FTP: File Transfer Protocol.

Additional Information

Important IT Abbreviations

AbbreviationFull Form
HTTPHyperText Transfer Protocol
HTMLHyperText Markup Language
URLUniform Resource Locator
Wi-FiWireless Fidelity
PDFPortable Document Format

Memory Tips

  • Remember the core function of HTTP: it Transfers HyperText across the internet. Don't confuse it with 'Transmission'.
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