--- product_id: 120538327 title: "What Every Web Developer Should Know About HTTP (OdeToCode Programming Series Book 1)" brand: "k. scott allen" price: "€ 5.63" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/120538327-what-every-web-developer-should-know-about-http-odetocode-programming store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # What Every Web Developer Should Know About HTTP (OdeToCode Programming Series Book 1) **Brand:** k. scott allen **Price:** € 5.63 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** What Every Web Developer Should Know About HTTP (OdeToCode Programming Series Book 1) by k. scott allen - **How much does it cost?** € 5.63 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/120538327-what-every-web-developer-should-know-about-http-odetocode-programming) ## Best For - k. scott allen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted k. scott allen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![What Every Web Developer Should Know About HTTP (OdeToCode Programming Series Book 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VAOcBy8qL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Scott Allen was the best *by D***V on Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2022* This book is a fast way to fill gaps while becoming a full stack developer. I admire the work of Scott Allen and I am very sorry that he won't be teaching and writing books. What a tragic loss for the developer community. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great starting point for learning about the essential HTTP protocol... *by E***K on Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2014* Anyone who creates websites, particularly ones requiring security, should know at least the basics of HTTP. This ubiquitous and simple protocol essentially runs the entire Internet using simple text messages transmitted between web servers and other proxies. Beneath all that web application code and ASP.NET session objects, HTTP sends the messages that make the world wide web work. The aptly titled, "What Every Web Developer Should Know About HTTP" will give anyone fundamental knowledge on this critically important protocol. Its main audience remains beginners throughout, so experienced developers likely won't learn a great deal. Regardless, those needing a refresher will find an easy to follow review.This small book covers a slew of topics, including URL structure, "%" encoding, MIME, HTTP request and response messages (focusing on GET and POST), HTTP status codes, numerous HTTP headers, the POST/redirect/GET pattern, connections with TCP and the communication stack layers, parallel and persistent connections, proxy servers (forward and reverse), caching (public and private), cookies, (session and persistent), authentication protocols (basic, digest, windows, forms, OpenId) and HTTPS. Some sections also delve into the trade-offs and issues with choosing one direction over another (everything is a trade-off in the end). Cookies have definite downsides, for example. They can provide an easy built-in state tracking technique, but not handling them correctly could lead to Cross Side Server Scripting vulnerabilities (XSS). Data stored in cookies, again, if not handled efficiently, may actually sit exposed to malicious eyes. HTTPS, though unavoidable in any secure development situation, does have performance ramifications. The book covers all of these topics and more in at least a high-level fashion. Best of all, most will finish it in one or two readings.Developers should quickly move beyond this material as their careers progress. By itself, it doesn't provide enough information to deeply troubleshoot HTTP issues, though it does point to useful tools such as Fiddler and WireShark. It will make more detailed books and websites more accessible. And after inhaling all of the information here, new developers should jump right into more extensive and intricate technical sources. The more one knows about HTTP the better one can uncover those annoying and difficult to trace problems that inevitably arise with today's more complex web development frameworks and platforms. Start, but don't end, here. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect refresher! *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2022* Simple to read, easier to grasp and with perfectly chosen examples to help you understand the points. Really good book to have a quick idea of those things you thought you knew but in fact, you did not quite so. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/120538327-what-every-web-developer-should-know-about-http-odetocode-programming](https://www.desertcart.at/products/120538327-what-every-web-developer-should-know-about-http-odetocode-programming) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*