What is the difference between React and HTTP?

React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces (UI) on the client side. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is an application layer protocol for data transfer in distributed, hypertext information systems.

React runs in the user's browser, creating and updating the DOM. HTTP is used for communication between the client (browser) and the server to request and receive web resources such as HTML, CSS, JS, images.

React operates with UI components and manages application state, while HTTP defines the rules for client-server interaction during data transfer.

// Example of a React component
function MyButton() {
  return <button>Click me</button>;
}

// Example of an HTTP request
GET /api/users HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com

React can work offline using PWA and local storage, whereas HTTP requires a network connection for data exchange.