HTTP, HTTPS, HTML, URL, XML, XSLT, CSS

Web Science

Students will be expected to not only define, but also discuss the characteristics of each web element.

Characteristics of the web

You must memorize this content. You should be able to recognize these acronyms and identify the characteristics of each.

Term	Definition	Characteristics
HTTP	The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an application protocol for distributed, collaborative, and hypermedia information systems. HTTP is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.. Click here for an excellent cs50 video Please click here for a list of http response codes	Characteristics here
HTTPS	Definition here	Characteristics here
HTML	Definition here	Characteristics here
URL	Definition here	Characteristics here
XML	Definition here	Characteristics here
XSLT	Definition here	Characteristics here
CSS	Definition here	Characteristics here
URI	Definition here	Characteristics here

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Standards

These standards are used from the IB Computer Science Subject Guide

• Identify the characteristics of the following: HTTP, HTTPS, HTML, URL, XML, XSLT, CSS.

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.