HTTP

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Definition

Hypertext Transfer Protocol - the foundation of data communication on the World Wide Web. Like the language browsers and websites use to communicate.

Real-World Example

When you visit a website, your browser uses HTTP to request the web page from the server.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

HTTP is an Internet protocol (a standard), not a cloud-provider-specific service. All major cloud platforms support HTTP through services like load balancers, API gateways, web servers, and CDN edge endpoints.

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