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Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

  • System of coded tags identifying structure of document files for web pages.

  • Organizes all elements on a webpage (images, text, advertisements).

  • Contains details on webpage parts and display instructions.

  • Essential for webpage functionality.

HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

  • Application protocol that delivers web content to browsers.

  • Operates on port 80; secure version (HTTPS) uses port 443 for encrypted transfers.

  • Fundamental to the World Wide Web; enables communication between web browsers and servers.

  • Facilitates requests for websites, transmits data, and displays it in browsers.

Additional Protocols

  • Various protocols manage traffic on the web, serving different functions such as email, file transfer, and device discovery.