What is HyperText Transfer Protocol in SAP BC - Basis Components?

SAP Term: HyperText Transfer Protocol

• Component: BC

• Component Name: Basis Components

• Description: An application protocol of the World Wide Web WWW. The HyperText Transfer Protocol HTTP controls the communication between the Web browser HTTP client and the Web server HTTP server.

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• Key Concepts: 
  HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a communication protocol used to transfer data between a web server and a web browser. It is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web. HTTP is an application layer protocol that is used to send and receive messages over the Internet. It is based on the client-server model, where a client sends a request to a server, and the server responds with a response. 
  
  How to use it: 
  HTTP is used to request and receive web pages from web servers. When a user types in a URL into their web browser, the browser sends an HTTP request to the web server hosting the website. The server then responds with an HTTP response, which contains the requested web page. The browser then displays the page on the user's screen. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using HTTP, it is important to remember that it is a stateless protocol, meaning that each request is independent of any other requests. This means that if you make multiple requests to the same server, each request will be treated as if it were the first one. Additionally, HTTP requests are sent in plain text, so it is important to use encryption when sending sensitive information over HTTP. 
  
  Related Information: 
  HTTP is part of SAP's BC Basis Components, which are components of SAP's Basis layer that provide basic services for applications running on SAP systems. Other components of BC Basis include SAP GUI, SAP Web Dispatcher, and SAP Message Server. These components provide services such as authentication, authorization, and communication between different systems.