Brief Introduction
Typically, web developers do not work directly with underlying platform of HTTP. But knowing how information is transferred across the wire is vital to creating efficient and professional apps. This course will dig into the ins and outs of application performance as well as cover common security pitfalls and how to prevent them.Course Summary
Learn the fundamentals of client-server communication and explore the different types of communication protocols used in web development.Key Learning Points
- Understand the basics of client-server architecture and HTTP protocol
- Learn about websockets and long polling for real-time communication
- Explore the REST API and how to make requests with AJAX
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of client-server communication
- Explore the different types of communication protocols used in web development
- Learn how to make requests with AJAX and work with REST APIs
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Familiarity with web development concepts
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video Lectures
Similar Courses
- Web Development
- Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree
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Description
Learn how a client communicates with a server, including HTTP's request and response cycle, HTTP/2 and HTTPs.Requirements
- We expect that you are comfortable reading and writing HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Knowledge of JavaScript's Fetch API is not required but will be beneficial. Check out our JavaScript Promises course to learn about Fetch. Other Requirements: comfort with command line tools See the technology requirements for using Udacity. See the Technology Requirements for using Udacity.
Knowledge
- Instructor videosLearn by doing exercisesTaught by industry professionals
Outline
- lesson 1 HTTP’s Request Response Cycle Learn about HTTP's request and response cycle. What makes up an HTTP requests and response? What originates an HTTP request and how do they relate to one another? lesson 2 HTTP/1 Find out how HTTP/1 is used in practice. Map the requests and response types from lesson 1 into HTTP verbs and response codes & headers. lesson 3 HTTPS How does HTTPS differ from HTTP? TLS cryptography and Certificate Authorities. HTTP Mixed Content issues. lesson 4 HTTP/2 Learn how HTTP/2 improves on and extends HTTP/1. Look at optimizations for HTTP/1 that are now anti-patterns in HTTP/2. lesson 5 Security Look at and resolve common security problems like CORS CSRF XSS and more!
Summary of User Reviews
This course on client-server communication has received positive reviews from users. Many users appreciated the practical approach of the course that helped them learn the concepts effectively without getting overwhelmed by technical jargon.Pros from User Reviews
- Clear and concise content
- Practical examples and exercises
- Thorough coverage of concepts
- Great for beginners
- Engaging instructor
Cons from User Reviews
- Slow pace of the course
- Some sections could be more in-depth
- Limited advanced topics covered
- Not suitable for experienced developers
- Course materials could be updated more frequently
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