HTTP: requests and responses
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This concept is being written. It gets the full five steps — explanation, predict, interview angle, practice with tests, and review cards. Here is exactly what it will cover, so you can study it elsewhere in the meantime.
What it covers
- request line, method, headers, body
- status codes families (1xx–5xx) and the 10 most common
- response headers
- HTTPS = HTTP over TLS (padlock meaning)
- viewing requests in the Network panel
Words you will know
What you will practise
- read 5 raw requests
- match status codes to situations
curl -ia site
Interview questions this answers
- What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
- Name five HTTP status codes and when you would see each.