Network Protocols Explained Every time you type a URL and hit Enter, half a dozen network protocols quietly come to life. We usually talk about HTTP or HTTPS, b... (opens in new tab)

Network Protocols Explained<br><br>Every time you type a URL and hit Enter, half a dozen network protocols quietly come to life. We usually talk about HTTP or HTTPS, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Under the hood, the web runs on a carefully layered stack of protocols, each solving a very specific problem.<br><br>At the top is HTTP. It defines the request-response model that powers browsers, APIs, and microservices. Simple, stateless, and everywhere. <br><br>When security is added, HT...