WebDAV
WebDAV (Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) is an extension of the HTTP protocol that enables collaborative editing and management of files on remote web servers. It provides a standardized way for users to create, modify, and delete files and directories over the internet, functioning as a network filesystem. WebDAV supports features like locking to prevent conflicts, properties for metadata, and collections for organizing resources.
Developers should learn WebDAV when building or integrating applications that require remote file management, such as content management systems, collaborative editing tools, or cloud storage services. It is particularly useful in scenarios where users need to access and manipulate files on web servers directly from desktop applications or mobile devices, offering a cross-platform solution for file synchronization and sharing.