How HTTP Requests Work in Web Applications
Every website uses HTTP requests to communicate between the browser and the server. This article explains how the process works.
By Maksudul Haque (Moon)
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HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the foundation of communication on the web. Whenever you visit a website, your browser sends an HTTP request to a server.
The server processes the request and sends back a response.
Example request flow:
User enters a URL
Browser sends an HTTP request
Server processes the request
Server sends an HTTP response
Browser displays the webpage
Example using JavaScript fetch:
fetch("https://api.example.com/users")
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log(data));Common HTTP methods include:
GET
POST
PUT
DELETE
PATCH
Understanding HTTP is essential for backend and full-stack developers.