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What is HTTP?

Stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol, the protocol for moving hypertext data across the Internet. HTTP is the most important protocol used in the World Wide Web (WWW). It Requires a HTTP client program (e.g. Browser) on one end, and an HTTP server program (such as Apache, IIS) on the other end.

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