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How the web works
Gain a solid understanding of internet technologies and web architecture with our ‘How the Web Works’ course, essential for any aspiring developer.
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6 lessons 3 tasks
1
Introduction to the Web
Discover how the web works, from how your browser communicates with servers to the structure of URLs and the role of DNS and network devices.
2
OSI Model
Discover how the seven layers of the OSI model work together to enable communication and data transfer between computers on a network.
3
HTTP
Learn how HTTP enables your browser to communicate with web servers by managing requests, responses, methods, status codes, headers, and session data.
4
API Interface
Explore how APIs enable different software systems to communicate and share data, including RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and tools like Postman for managing them.
5
Encryption
Discover how encryption safeguards your online data by securing communications, ensuring privacy and integrity, and protecting against cyber threats.
6
Security in the Web
Learn how to protect websites and web applications from common threats by understanding security best practices and implementing essential safeguards.

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