# HTTP Client

Most front-end applications need to communicate with a server over the HTTP protocol, to download or upload data and access other back-end services. Angular provides a client HTTP API for Angular applications, the `HttpClient` service class in `@angular/common/http`.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

- [@official@Angular Official Docs - HTTP Client](https://angular.dev/guide/http)
- [@article@Angular HTTP Client - Quickstart Guide](https://blog.angular-university.io/angular-http/)
- [@article@Using HTTP Client in modern Angular applications](https://www.thisdot.co/blog/using-httpclient-in-modern-angular-applications)