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HTML, URLs, and HTTP: Pros and Cons

The document discusses HTML, URLs, HTTP and the disadvantages of HTTP. It provides information on advantages and disadvantages of HTML, URLs and HTTP including that HTML is widely used but only creates static pages, URLs were helpful but can be difficult to memorize, and HTTP offers lower CPU usage but is verbose.

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HTML, URLs, and HTTP: Pros and Cons

The document discusses HTML, URLs, HTTP and the disadvantages of HTTP. It provides information on advantages and disadvantages of HTML, URLs and HTTP including that HTML is widely used but only creates static pages, URLs were helpful but can be difficult to memorize, and HTTP offers lower CPU usage but is verbose.

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HTML

Hypertext Markup Language


Advantages :
1. It is widely used .
2. Every browser supports HTML language .
3. Easy to learn and use .
4. Do not need to purchase any extra software because it is by
default in every window .

Disadvantages :
1. It can create only static and plain pages so if we need dynamic
pages then HTML is not useful .
2. I need to write a lot of code for making a simple webpage .
3. Security features are not good at HTML .
4. If we need to write long code for making a webpage then it
produces some complexity .
URLs
Advantages :
1. They were helped get around this problem .
Disadvantages :
1. Short URLs can be difficult to memorize .
2. Third party short URL service can shut down .
3. Short URL offers no clue to destination URL.
4. URL shortener service can go offline .
HTTP
Hyper Text Transfer protocol
1. It offers lower CPU.
2. It offers reduced network congestion .
3. It reports errors without closing the TCP connection .
Disadvantages :
1. It is too verbose .
2. It can be used for point to point connection .

Disadvantages of HTTP
 
1. Data Integrity
Since there are no any encryption methods used in HTTP, there are
chances of someone altering the content. That is the reason why
HTTP is considered to be an insecure method prone to data integrity.
 
2. Data Privacy
Privacy is another problem faced in a HTTP connection. If any hacker
manages to intercept the request they can view all the content
present in the web page. Besides that they can also gather
confidential informations such as the username and the password. 
 
3. Server Availability
Even if HTTP receives all the data that it needs, clients does not take
measures to close the connection. Therefore, during this time period,
server will not be present. 
 
4. Administrative Overhead
For transmitting a web page, a HTTP needs to create multiple
connections. This causes administrative overhead in the connection. 
 
5. IoT Device Support
HTTP uses more number of system resources which leads to more
power consumption. Since IoT device today contain wireless sensor
networks, it is not suitable to use HTTP.  

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