Summary

You should now have a solid background on the history of HTTP. As is evident from the topics just discussed, HTTP has evolved from the simple protocol it was in HTTP 0.9 to being a sophisticated protocol capable of providing many additional services. As you continue, you’ll see how to take advantage of all of the features HTTP has to offer.

In the next chapter, you begin to dive into some technical details about the Internet and the World Wide Web. As I discuss the fundamental technologies of the Web, you will develop a crucial foundation that you will build on throughout the rest of the book.