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 open Internet protocol (not a cloud provider service). All major cloud platforms support HTTP across their services (load balancers, API gateways, web apps, storage endpoints), but there is no single provider-specific equivalent.

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