Examine Social Media Application Sitting Protocols Use
In Establishing Them
1. HTTP(S) Hypertext Transfer Protocol (Secure): Hypertext Transfer Protocol (Secure) is
the foundation for most web-based interactions, including social media. It's used to request and receive
data from servers.
How HTTPS Works
* Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and the server is encrypted using
cryptographic algorithms. This makes it difficult for anyone intercepting the data to read or understand
it.
* Certificate Validation: The server presents a digital certificate to your browser. This certificate verifies
the website's identity and ensures that you're communicating with the intended recipient.
* Secure Data Exchange: Once the secure connection is established, your browser can send and receive
data to and from the server.
Benefits of HTTPS
* Data Privacy
* User Trust
2. WebSocket: This protocol enables real-time, bidirectional communication between a client
(like a browser) and a server. It's crucial for features like live updates, chat, and notifications.
How WebSockets Work
* Handshake: The client initiates a WebSocket connection by sending a special HTTP request to the
server.
* Upgrade: The server responds by upgrading the connection from HTTP to WebSocket.
* Data exchange: Once the connection is established, both the client and server can send and
receive messages using the WebSocket protocol.
Benefits of WebSockets
1. Real-time Data Exchange
2. Efficient Communication
3. Improved Performance
3. API (Application Programming Interface): it is define how different software components
can interact. Social media platforms often provide APIs for developers to create third-party apps or
integrate their services into other platforms.
How APIs Work
* Request: An application sends a request to the API, specifying the desired action or data.
* Processing: The API receives the request, processes it, and retrieves the necessary data or
performs the requested action.
* Response: The API sends a response back to the original application, containing the requested
data or a confirmation of the action.
Other protocols might be involved in specific aspects of
social media, such as:
* SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) for email-based features.
* FTP (File Transfer Protocol) for transferring files (e.g., profile pictures).
