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Q: What is the process of a complete HTTP request?

A: A complete HTTP request involves these steps:

  1. DNS Resolution: The browser resolves the domain name in the URL to an IP address.
  2. TCP Connection: A TCP connection is established with the server using the three-way handshake.
  3. HTTP Request: The browser sends an HTTP request (method, URL, headers, body) to the server.
  4. Server Response: The server processes the request and sends an HTTP response (status code, headers, body) back to the browser.
  5. Content Rendering: The browser renders the response content according to its Content-Type header.
  6. Connection Closure: The TCP connection is closed, and resources are released.