Did you know that HTTP headers are one of the most powerful yet overlooked aspects of REST API design? 🚀 They control data formats, security, caching, authentication, and much more—yet many developers don’t use them effectively.
In this video, we break down the most important HTTP headers you need to understand as a developer. Whether you’re working on a high-performance API, securing sensitive data, or optimizing API responses, mastering HTTP headers will level up your backend skills! 💡
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📌 Timestamps
00:00 Introduction – Why HTTP Headers Matter
00:50 What Are HTTP Headers? – The Basics
01:15 How to Inspect HTTP Headers – DevTools & cURL
02:00 Common HTTP Headers & Their Uses
02:15 Content-Type & Accept – Defining Data Formats
04:45 Cache-Control – Optimizing Performance with Caching
05:08 Set-Cookie – Managing User Sessions & Security
06:20 Authorization – Handling API Authentication
07:07 CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) Explained
07:52 X-Frame-Options – Preventing Clickjacking Attacks
08:19 Other Security Headers – X-Content-Type-Options & More
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