How the Internet Actually Works: Understanding Client-Server Architecture with Real Code
The article explains the client-server architecture that underpins how the internet functions. It details the steps involved when a user visits a website, from DNS lookup to the rendering of the page in the browser. Understanding this process is essential for grasping web fundamentals and backend development.
- ▪When a URL is entered in a browser, a DNS server translates it into an IP address.
- ▪The browser establishes a connection with the server using the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP).
- ▪An HTTP request is sent to the server, which responds with the requested content, allowing the browser to render the page.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3940175) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Anal Jyoti Goswami Posted on May 19 • Originally published at Medium How the Internet Actually Works: Understanding Client-Server Architecture with Real Code #networking #webfundamentals #http #backenddevelopment How the Internet Actually Works: Understanding Client-Server Architecture with Real Code The Big Picture: What Happens When You Visit a Website? Every time you type a URL into your browser and hit Enter, a surprisingly complex chain of events kicks off in the background.
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