Tag: http
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Protocol Parsing Guide: From Packets to Structured Data
In this blog, I’ll walk you through the essential steps and guidance for parsing network protocols. We’ll assume that you’re already running a Layer 4 (L4) proxy to capture packets into a buffer, and you have both the client and destination connection objects readily available. This guide will focus on helping you convert raw network…
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Mocking HTTPX Requests with RESPX: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Testing API requests plays an integral role in building reliable applications. RESPX is a powerful tool that makes it possible for developers in Python to mock HTTPX requests, thus easing testing against an API without real network calls. In this guide, we will cover: How to mock requests with headers in RESPX. Handling repeated…
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How to Clone a Project from GitHub Using HTTPS: A Complete Guide
One of the fundamental skills every developer should have is good project cloning from GitHub. Whether it’s working on a great open-source project, or cloning a repository to their local machine, being able to clone a project from GitHub using HTTPS is very essential. In this complete guide, we will take you step-by-step through both…
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HTTP Status Codes Explained: An Overview
HTTP status codes play a crucial role in web communication, providing vital information about the outcome of requests made to servers. From resolving issues to optimizing performance, mastering these codes can significantly enhance your debugging skills and streamline web development. This guide will break down the most common HTTP status codes, explaining what they mean…
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MongoDB in Mock Mode: Acting the Server Part
Imagine, for a moment, a scenario where instead of writing mocks with pre-defined behaviours, you can duplicate the behaviour of a real-world server. Picture a restaurant where the chef’s apprentice mimics each of the chef’s moves in real time, creating an identical dish concurrently. That’s precisely what we’re diving into here. By leveraging the genuine…
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Understanding HTTP and HTTPS for Secure Web Communication
Every time a user visits a website, data is transmitted between the web browser and the server through a structured communication protocol. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the foundation of this exchange, enabling the transfer of web pages, images, and other resources. However, as cybersecurity threats have evolved, the need for a more secure communication…
