Series

Web Basics

"Web Basics" is a beginner-friendly series that explains the core concepts of the internet, from DNS to how web browsers work. Learn the technology behind the web in a clear, beginner-friendly way.

Articles in this series

TCP 3-Way Handshake

Jan 28, 20258 min read10 views

With TCP Header Format and TCP Handshake Failure · Introduction When you send a message over the internet, whether it's a simple text or a critical...

TCP 3-Way Handshake

TCP/IP Basics

Jan 27, 202511 min read18 views

The Foundation of Internet Communication · Introduction What Makes the Internet Work? Imagine you’re sending a message to a friend across the globe. How...

TCP/IP Basics

Client Side vs Server Side

Jan 27, 20258 min read55 views

Introduction When you visit a website, do you ever wonder how it works? How does the page load so quickly? How does clicking a button magically...

Client Side vs Server Side

DNS Hierarchy: From Root to Authoritative Servers

Jan 26, 20255 min read44 views

Introduction Have you ever wondered how your browser instantly knows where to take you when you type a website like www.example.com? The magic lies in...

DNS Hierarchy: From Root to Authoritative Servers

Browser and Your Data Journey

Jan 22, 20255 min read30 views

Understanding How Your Internet Request Travels · Introduction Have you ever wondered what happens when you type a website address into your browser? It...

Browser and Your Data Journey