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Introduction To WWW With DNS and HTTP

The World Wide Web (WWW) is a system of interlinked web pages and multimedia content accessible via the Internet, invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989. It operates through a series of steps involving user requests, DNS lookups, and server responses to display web pages in browsers. The WWW is crucial for global communication, access to information, e-commerce, and education.

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Introduction To WWW With DNS and HTTP

The World Wide Web (WWW) is a system of interlinked web pages and multimedia content accessible via the Internet, invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989. It operates through a series of steps involving user requests, DNS lookups, and server responses to display web pages in browsers. The WWW is crucial for global communication, access to information, e-commerce, and education.

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Introduction to the World Wide

Web

Understanding What It Is and How It


Works
Prepared for ICT Grade 11 Students
What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?
• • Definition:
• - The World Wide Web (WWW) is a system of interlinked web
pages and multimedia content accessible over the Internet.

• • Key Components:
• - Web Pages: Documents containing text, images, and links.
• - Web Browser: Software to view web pages (e.g., Chrome,
Firefox).
• - Web Server: A computer storing and delivering web pages.

• • Invented By: Tim Berners-Lee in 1989.


How Does the WWW Work?
• 1. User Sends a Request
• - Using a browser, the user enters a web address (URL).

• 2. Browser Translates URL to IP Address


- The browser uses DNS (Domain Name System) to find the IP address of the web
server hosting the site.

• 3. Web Server Processes Request


• - The server receives the request and finds the corresponding web page.

• 4. Web Page Sent to Browser


• - The server sends the requested page to the user's browser over the Internet.

• 5. Browser Displays the Web Page


• - The browser renders the web page for the user to view.
Key Terms to Know
• • URL (Uniform Resource Locator): The web address
you type in a browser.
• • HTTP/HTTPS: Protocols for transferring data
between browser and server.
• • HTML (HyperText Markup Language): Language
used to create web pages.
• • DNS (Domain Name System): A system that
translates domain names into IP addresses.
• • Web Server: A computer that stores and serves
web pages.
Step-by-Step: A Simple Web Page
Request
1. Enter URL:
• - Type www.example.com in the browser.
• 2. DNS Lookup:
• - DNS finds the IP address for www.example.com.
• 3. Send Request:
• - The browser sends an HTTP request to the web server
at the IP address.
• 4. Server Responds:
• - The server sends the requested web page.
• 5. Page Displayed:
• - The browser displays the content for you to interact
with.
Why is the WWW Important?
• • Global Communication: Connects people
worldwide.
• • Access to Information: Provides vast
knowledge at your fingertips.
• • E-Commerce: Enables online shopping and
transactions.
• • Education: Facilitates learning resources and
courses.
DNS (Domain Name System)
• What is DNS?
- DNS translates human-readable domain names (e.g.,
www.example.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (e.g.,
192.168.1.1).
• Working Principle of DNS:
1. User Request:
- User types a domain name into the browser.
2. DNS Lookup:
- Browser contacts a DNS resolver to find the corresponding IP
address.
3. DNS Response:
- The resolver queries DNS servers and provides the IP address
back to the browser.
HTTP/HTTPS
• What is HTTP/HTTPS?
- HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol): Protocol used to transfer data between
web browsers and servers.
- HTTPS (Secure HTTP): Adds encryption to HTTP using SSL/TLS for secure
communication.

• Working Principle of HTTP/HTTPS:


1. User Request:
- Browser sends an HTTP/HTTPS request to a web server.
2. Server Response:
- Server processes the request and sends back the requested content.
3. Secure Communication (HTTPS):
- HTTPS encrypts the data, ensuring secure transmission.

• Why HTTPS is Important?


- Protects sensitive data like passwords and credit card details.
- Builds trust and ensures data integrity.

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