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What is HTTP Protocol?

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HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, and it’s the foundation of the web we know today. It’s a set of rules that govern how web servers and browsers communicate with each other to send and receive information.

To understand how HTTP works, let’s consider a simple example. Imagine you want to visit a website, so you type its URL into your browser and hit enter. Your browser sends an HTTP request to the server hosting the website, asking it to send the webpage back to you.

The server receives the request and responds by sending an HTTP response back to your browser. This response includes the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that make up the webpage, as well as other resources like images and videos. Your browser then uses this information to render the webpage on your screen.

HTTP is a stateless protocol, which means that the server doesn’t store any information about the client’s session. Each request is treated as a separate, standalone event. This is in contrast to protocols like FTP (File Transfer Protocol) or SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), which maintain a connection between the client and server for the duration of the session.

One of the key features of HTTP is that it’s based on a request-response model. The client (usually a browser) makes a request, and the server responds with a response. There are several types of HTTP requests that a client can make, including GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.

GET requests are used to retrieve information from the server. For example, when you visit a webpage, your browser sends a GET request to the server to retrieve the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that make up the webpage.

POST requests are used to send data to the server, usually as part of a form submission. For example, when you fill out a form on a website and click “submit,” your browser sends a POST request to the server with the form data.

PUT requests are used to update a resource on the server. For example, you might use a PUT request to update the information in a database record.

DELETE requests are used to delete a resource on the server.

HTTP is a crucial part of the internet, and it’s what enables us to access and share information online. Without it, the web as we know it wouldn’t exist.

In addition to the request types mentioned above, there are also several HTTP response codes that a server can send back to the client. These codes indicate the status of the request and whether or not it was successful.

Some common HTTP response codes include:

  • 200 OK: The request was successful and the server was able to fulfill it.
  • 301 Moved Permanently: The requested resource has been moved to a new URL, and the server sends this response code along with the new URL.
  • 404 Not Found: The requested resource could not be found on the server.
  • 500 Internal Server Error: An error occurred on the server while processing the request.

HTTP is an important part of how the web works, and it’s something that most of us use every day without even thinking about it. Whether we’re visiting a website, filling out a form, or uploading a file, we rely on HTTP to send and receive information.

It’s worth noting that HTTP is just one of many protocols that make up the internet. Others include TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), which is the underlying protocol that enables the communication between computers on the internet, and SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security), which is used to encrypt communication between a client and server.

Find an overview of HTTP Protocol here. and additional information on HTTP protocol here.

In conclusion, HTTP is a vital part of the internet, and it’s what enables us to access and share information online. Whether we’re browsing the web, filling out a form, or uploading a file, we rely on HTTP to communicate with servers and other clients.

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On the lookout for 2.7

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I know the whole community is weary and waiting for the release of the now 18 days over original scheduled release of November 10th. But I am already anxious to start the prowl for plugins that need major updating for the new 2.7 platform.

I know because I have the latest nightly build installed on this site, and some of the plugins I am using have created a tiny problem, ;). Okay, maybe some have really not liked the new WP, but that hasn’t stopped me from trying them out.

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Scheduled Post Shift

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I just came across an article over at WPHacks.com about a “how to” shift and bring back posts hidden way in the archive. Seems really interesting, cause I have a few blog sites myself and some of them like thefrosty.com and jeanasays.com. Theses sites have been working hard for a long while and have built up a good 20 plus paginated archive of posts.

So I am going to try and download the plugin Scheduled Post Shift Plugin by Dagon Design.

Once I have a chance to review this plugin I will surely write about it. 🙂

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WP Realtor

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The Ultimate WordPress Real Estate theme with custom developed plugins, single and multiple agents, extensive listing features and personalized search.

Bel Air Theme

  • Beautiful, elegant themes
  • Five colors included: sea blue, red, navy blue, gold and black
  • Agent can publish picture with biography
  • Top-Level link to add property listing
  • Easily publish your home details (including bathrooms, bedrooms, images and lots more)
  • “No Custom Fields” to hassle with when posting property details and images
  • Images are auto thumb-nailed and display full-size with a cool pop-up slide-show
  • Featured properties rotate on home page with agent
  • Cool Property Search Options – includes drop downs and search box
  • Agents page to display biography and properties for sale
  • Payment Calculator
  • Ad Banner Management
  • 100+ hours into programming, designing and preparing these themes for you.

This is the info taken from the Plug and Press Bel Air Theme site.

Price:

Single Use: $99 $79.95 Buy Now!
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Developers: $279.95 Buy Now!

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