What happens when you type www.google.com on your web browser
# Exploring the Web: Journey from URL to Content Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you type a URL like https://www.google.com into your browser and hit Enter? The process involves a series of steps, from translating human-readable domain names to IP addresses, to secure communication protocols, load balancing, and finally serving the requested content. Let's delve into the fascinating journey of a web request. ## 1. DNS Request: The journey begins with a Domain Name System (DNS) request. When you enter a URL, your browser needs to find the corresponding IP address to connect to the server. It sends a DNS query to a DNS server, which acts as a phonebook for the internet, translating the human-readable domain name (e.g., www.google.com) into an IP address (e.g., 172.217.3.206). ## 2. TCP/IP: Once the browser has the IP address, it establishes a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) connection. TCP is responsible for ensuring reliable, ordered, and error-checke