Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)

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Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) is a fundamental Protocol used on the Internet in order to control data transfer to and from a hosting Server, in communication with a web browser Client.

HTTP is the essential means of communication between web users and the servers that maintain the websites themselves.

See: RFC7235 - Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP/1.1): Authentication

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