beginnerREST Fundamentals
What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
HTTP transmits data in plain text over the network, meaning anyone intercepting the traffic (a man-in-the-middle) can read or tamper with it. HTTPS wraps HTTP inside TLS, encrypting the data in transit and verifying the server's identity via a certificate — it's the mandatory baseline for any API handling credentials, tokens, or personal data.
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