HTTP


Meaning of HTTP in English

Stands for "HyperText Transfer Protocol." It is the protocol used to transfer data over the World Wide Web. Yes, that's why all web site addresses begin with "http://". Whenever you type a URL into your browser and hit Enter, your computer sends an HTTP request to a Web server. The Web server then sends to you the requested HTML page. Pretty simple.

English glossary of computer and Internet terms.      Английский глоссарий компьютерных и Интернет терминов.