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Which HTTP method is used primarily for retrieving resources?
Which HTTP method is used primarily for retrieving resources?
Sensitive information should be included in a URL query string.
Sensitive information should be included in a URL query string.
False
What status code indicates a successful HTTP request?
What status code indicates a successful HTTP request?
200
The __________ method performs actions such as buying something.
The __________ method performs actions such as buying something.
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Match the HTTP Response headers with their purposes:
Match the HTTP Response headers with their purposes:
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Which header instructs the browser not to cache the response?
Which header instructs the browser not to cache the response?
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The URL query string is a secure place for submitting sensitive data.
The URL query string is a secure place for submitting sensitive data.
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What is the primary purpose of the Cookie header?
What is the primary purpose of the Cookie header?
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Which HTTP method is used to retrieve a resource from the web server?
Which HTTP method is used to retrieve a resource from the web server?
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HTTP is a stateful protocol that maintains the state between the client and server.
HTTP is a stateful protocol that maintains the state between the client and server.
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What does the Accept header in an HTTP request specify?
What does the Accept header in an HTTP request specify?
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The HTTP versions commonly used are ___ and ___.
The HTTP versions commonly used are ___ and ___.
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Match the HTTP headers with their functions:
Match the HTTP headers with their functions:
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What is mandatory in HTTP 1.1 requests that is not required in HTTP 1.0?
What is mandatory in HTTP 1.1 requests that is not required in HTTP 1.0?
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POST requests include a message body.
POST requests include a message body.
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What is the function of the HTTP response message?
What is the function of the HTTP response message?
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Which programming language is primarily used for developing web-based applications?
Which programming language is primarily used for developing web-based applications?
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Node.js is specifically designed for desktop application development.
Node.js is specifically designed for desktop application development.
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What does ASP in ASP.NET stand for?
What does ASP in ASP.NET stand for?
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Perl's database integration interface is known as ___.
Perl's database integration interface is known as ___.
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Match the following programming languages with their primary characteristics:
Match the following programming languages with their primary characteristics:
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of Perl?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Perl?
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Ruby is designed specifically for web development only.
Ruby is designed specifically for web development only.
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What type of applications is ASP.NET primarily used to build?
What type of applications is ASP.NET primarily used to build?
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What is a key feature of Node.js that allows it to manage many connections efficiently?
What is a key feature of Node.js that allows it to manage many connections efficiently?
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Node.js can only be used for web development, not for desktop or mobile applications.
Node.js can only be used for web development, not for desktop or mobile applications.
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What does the acronym ORM stand for in the context of web frameworks?
What does the acronym ORM stand for in the context of web frameworks?
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Python is known for its web framework ________, which follows the DRY principle.
Python is known for its web framework ________, which follows the DRY principle.
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Which of the following is NOT a client-side function mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a client-side function mentioned?
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Match the following web frameworks with their characteristics:
Match the following web frameworks with their characteristics:
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JavaScript is used for scripting ________ in web development.
JavaScript is used for scripting ________ in web development.
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Flask is recommended for large-scale applications due to its extensive built-in features.
Flask is recommended for large-scale applications due to its extensive built-in features.
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using AJAX in web development?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using AJAX in web development?
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JavaScript is primarily a server-side programming language.
JavaScript is primarily a server-side programming language.
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What does XML stand for?
What does XML stand for?
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AJAX stands for __________.
AJAX stands for __________.
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Match the following web technologies with their functions:
Match the following web technologies with their functions:
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Which of these applications is known to use AJAX technology?
Which of these applications is known to use AJAX technology?
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The XMLHttpRequest object is created by AJAX after an event occurs on a web page.
The XMLHttpRequest object is created by AJAX after an event occurs on a web page.
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Name one JavaScript framework that helps in developing software.
Name one JavaScript framework that helps in developing software.
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Study Notes
TCP/IP and HTTP/S Protocols
- HTTP is the protocol for web communication.
- HTTP uses a message-based model to communicate between a client and a server.
- The client sends a request message, and the server returns a response message, to complete the communication.
HTTP Messages
- All HTTP messages consist of a header followed by a mandatory blank line and then an optional body.
- Headers are stored on separate lines.
HTTP Request Headers
- The request header contains specific information about the request being made.
- The HTTP Method, the requested URL, the HTTP Version, and the Host are important components of the request header.
- The Accept, Referer, Accept-Language, User-Agent, Accept-Encoding, and Connection are also included in a request header.
HTTP Methods
- GET: Used to retrieve resources from a server and does not have a message body.
- GET methods send parameters in the URL query string.
- GET requests can be bookmarked.
- The whole URL appears in server logs.
- POST: Used to submit data to a server and has a message body.
- Parameters in the body are not saved in bookmarks or server logs.
- It is a better method for sending sensitive data.
HTTP Response Headers
- The response header contains information about the response being sent back to the client.
- It begins with the HTTP version, followed by a numeric status code, and a textual "reason phrase."
- Other important headers include Server, Set-Cookie, Pragma, Expires, Content-Type, and Content-Length.
- The message body is optional and included after the headers.
Web Development Technologies
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JSP: (JavaServer Pages)
- Built upon Java Servlets.
- JSP pages are compiled and run as servlets, making it fast, scalable, and reliable.
- JSP pages provide access to the entire Java API including Java Database Connectivity (JDBC).
- Ideal for large-scale, complex websites.
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Perl:
- A general-purpose, scripting language, primarily known for being excellent for text manipulation.
- Perl is widely used for system administration, web development, network programming, and more.
- Perl supports a wide range of databases, including MySQL, Oracle, Sybase, and Postgres.
- It works with HTML, XML, and supports Unicode.
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PHP:
- PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor), a server-side scripting language embedded into HTML to create dynamic content, manage databases, and build entire e-commerce websites.
- It supports various databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Sybase, Informix, and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Supports a range of protocols, including POP3, IMAP, and LDAP.
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ASP.NET:
- An open-source web framework developed by Microsoft for building modern web applications and services with .NET.
- Cross-platform, running on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Docker.
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Ruby:
- Object-oriented server-side scripting language that can be used by both beginners and experts.
- It features functional programming elements and syntax like Python and Perl.
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Node.js:
- A server-side scripting language and runtime environment.
- Easy to learn and a popular choice for web development beginners.
- Provides scalability, especially for handling a high number of simultaneous connections.
- Written in C and C++, making it fast and providing features like networking support.
- Supports cross-platform development, allowing for the creation of websites, desktop apps, and mobile apps.
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Python
- A popular, high-level, versatile, and flexible language for building dynamic websites and web applications.
- Python has a robust ecosystem of frameworks, libraries, and tools to simplify web development.
- There are two main popular frameworks
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Django: A full-stack framework that follows DRY and "convention over configuration" principles.
- Comes with an ORM, templating engine, and an admin interface.
- Best for building large, robust web applications quickly.
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Flask: A lightweight, flexible micro-framework that provides more control over choosing tools and libraries.
- Best for small to medium-sized projects where simplicity and customization are needed.
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Django: A full-stack framework that follows DRY and "convention over configuration" principles.
Client-Side Functions
- Interact with temporary storage
- Create interactive webpages
- Interact with local storage
- Send data requests to the server
- Act as an interface between servers and users.
JavaScript
- A lightweight object-oriented programming language used for scripting web pages.
- It is an interpreted full-fledged language that enables dynamic interaction on websites.
- It's the most popular programming language in the world.
AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript And XML)
- A technique that allows web pages to be updated asynchronously by exchanging small amounts of data with the server.
- This means that parts of a webpage can be updated without reloading the entire page.
- Uses XHTML for content, CSS for presentation, and JavaScript for dynamic content display.
- Independent of web server software and the web browser.
How AJAX Works
- An event occurs on the webpage, such as loading the page or clicking a button.
- JavaScript creates an XMLHttpRequest object.
- The XMLHttpRequest object sends a request to the server.
- The server processes the request.
- The server sends a response back to the webpage.
- JavaScript reads the response.
- JavaScript performs actions like page updates.
XML (Extensible Markup Language)
- Used to describe data.
- It is a flexible way to create information formats for both private and public sharing.
- The primary goal of XML is to create formats for data that are used to encode information for documentation, database records, transactions, and other types of data.
- The content of the XML document can be generated from other data sources.
SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol)
- It’s a protocol used for exchanging structured information over the internet between applications of different platforms.
- It uses XML to encode data.
- It allows applications to communicate and exchange information regardless of the underlying programming language or operating system.
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This quiz covers the essentials of TCP/IP and HTTP/S protocols, focusing on the structure and function of HTTP messages. Key concepts include HTTP request headers, methods, and client-server communication. Test your understanding of these fundamental web technologies!