Step 1: Understand that HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, which is used for communication on the web.
Step 2: Know that HTTP headers are pieces of information sent along with requests and responses.
Step 3: Realize that these headers contain metadata, which means they provide extra information about the data being sent.
Step 4: Examples of metadata include the type of content (like text or image), the size of the content, and rules for caching (how long to store the data).
Step 5: Conclude that the primary purpose of HTTP headers is to give important details that help the web browser and server understand how to handle the data.
