35、HTTP Headers: A Comprehensive Guide

HTTP Headers: A Comprehensive Guide

1. Introduction

HTTP headers play a crucial role in the communication between clients and servers. They carry additional information about requests and responses, influencing how data is processed, cached, and presented. This guide will explore various important HTTP headers, their types, and their significance in web communication.

2. Request Headers

2.1 Accept

• Importance : Medium
• Function : The client uses the Accept header to inform the server about the preferred media types for the resource representation. For example, a client might request a HAL document in XML format ( Accept: application/hal+xml ) or