Introduction to Dynamic Web Content

We look at the basic structure of a web application and how a web browser interacts with a web server. We explore the Request-Response Cycle that is the basis of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

• Videos

  • Web Applications and the Request/Response Cycle (6:04)
  • Exploring the HyperText Transfer Protocol (16:28)
  • Using Sockets to Make Network Connections in Python (6:34)
  • Building a Simple Web Browser in Python (8:39)
  • Building a Simple HTTP Server in Python (16:07)
  • Understanding Browser Developer Mode (9:43)

• Slides

  • Web-01-HTTP.pptx

• References

  • Hypertext Transfer Protocol
  • What Happens When You Click a Link? - Computerphile
• Discussions:
  • Introduction to Dynamic Web Content (Login Required)
    
• Tools:
  • Quiz: Request-Response Cycle (Login Required)
    
  • Autograder: Request-Response Cycle (Login Required)