The Internet
| Objectives |
|---|
| Describe the difference between a client and a server and how they interact. |
| Explain what a URL is and how it works. |
| Use the Chrome Developer Tools to explore and manipulate the Elements, Sources, Resources, and JS Console. |
What is the internet?
The internet is a wonderful thing. But how does it work?
Domains, Paths, and IP Addresses
The Internet is a network of computers that communicate through requests and responses. These requests and responses are sent to and received from distinct locations in the network. Each location is determined by a unique address.
General Assembly as a physical address:
General Assembly
225 Bush St. 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA
Lat: 37.790834
Lng: -122.401572
General Assembly as a hypothetical URL and IP address:
http://sfbay.california.us/streets/bush/buildings/225?floor=5
38.140.30.202
| Protocol | Host (subdomain, domain, top-level domain) | Path | Query with Parameter "query" with value "one bedroom" |
|---|---|---|---|
| https:// | sfbay.craigslist.org | /search/apa | ?query=one+bedroom |
Further Reading
The Internet
Words of Wisdom
- Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Learning How to Code
- On Being a Junior Developer
- "I don’t understand"