Can someone explain whats a URI in simple terms? or Whats a URI and how is it different from a URL?[

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Hey! So, whats a uri? Think of it as the big umbrella term for anything that identifies a resource. A URL is just one type of URI—it tells you *where* to find something (like a website). But a URI can also just *name* something without giving its location.

Example:
- URI: `mailto:example@email.com` (names an email, but doesn’t point to a webpage)
- URL: `https://example.com` (points to a site)

Hope that helps!

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