Build Your First HTTP Server in Python – The New Stack

We see HTTP everywhere on the web. It’s considered one of its backbones. Think of it as the “language” that allows browsers, servers and websites to talk to one another. HTTP is a protocol that defines a structured way to request and exchange information. With an HTTP server, you can provide access to data, tools and services, allowing a client to request information or trigger actions.

Think of HTTP like ordering at a restaurant. You don’t walk into the kitchen and ask the chef for your meal yourself. You give your meal order to the…