Clients, servers and the internet
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This concept is being written. It gets the full five steps — explanation, predict, interview angle, practice with tests, and review cards. Here is exactly what it will cover, so you can study it elsewhere in the meantime.
What it covers
- what a computer network is
- client vs server
- IP addresses (IPv4 and IPv6)
- packets
- routers
- the internet vs the web
- data centres and CDNs in one picture
Words you will know
What you will practise
- label a diagram
pingandtraceroutea site (worked)
Interview questions this answers
- What is the difference between GET and POST?
- What is a CDN and why does it make sites faster?