Understanding HTTP/1.1 Response Structure

????What is an HTTP Response?

The response issent from the server to the client after processing an HTTP request.

The structure follows astandardized format:

Elements of an HTTP/1.1 Response:

✅A. Status Line→ Containsprotocol version, status code, and reason phrase.

✅B. Response Body→ ContainsHTML, JSON, XML, or other content.

✅C. Response Header→ Providesmetadata about the response(e.g., Content-Type, Server).

✅D. Empty Line→ Ablank line separates headers from the response body.

Example of an HTTP/1.1 Response:

HTTP/1.1 200 OK

Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Server: Apache/2.4.41 (Ubuntu)

Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8

Welcome to Huawei Datacom

Why is the Answer A, B, C, D?

✅An HTTP response includes a status line, headers, an empty line, and a response body.

Real-World Application:

Web Application Debugging:Helps developersanalyze server responses.

API Security:Validatesresponse headers to prevent injection attacks.

✅Reference:Huawei HCIE-Datacom Guide – HTTP Protocol and Response Headers