Title: Can someone explain where does the request of a URL get sent when you visit a website?
Hey folks!
So, I’ve been wondering—where does the request of a URL get sent when you type something like "google.com" and hit enter?
Like, does it go straight to the server? Or is there some middleman like DNS involved? I know DNS translates the name to an IP, but after that, where does the request of a URL get sent?
Is it like:
1. Your browser asks DNS for the IP
2. Then sends the request to that IP
3. Server processes it and sends back the site?
Or am I missing steps? Also, what about HTTPS, load balancers, CDNs... do they change where the request goes?
Kinda confusing, ngl. Any help breaking it down would be awesome!
(Also, sorry if this has been asked before—I did a quick search but still fuzzy on the details.)
Hey folks!
So, I’ve been wondering—where does the request of a URL get sent when you type something like "google.com" and hit enter?
Like, does it go straight to the server? Or is there some middleman like DNS involved? I know DNS translates the name to an IP, but after that, where does the request of a URL get sent?
Is it like:
1. Your browser asks DNS for the IP
2. Then sends the request to that IP
3. Server processes it and sends back the site?
Or am I missing steps? Also, what about HTTPS, load balancers, CDNs... do they change where the request goes?
Kinda confusing, ngl. Any help breaking it down would be awesome!
(Also, sorry if this has been asked before—I did a quick search but still fuzzy on the details.)