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How DNS Translates Website Names to IP Addresses
DNS, the Domain Name System, acts as the internet's phonebook, converting human-readable domain names like www.google.com into machine-friendly IP addresses. The process involves local cache checks, then queries to recursive resolvers, root servers, TLD servers, and authoritative nameservers. Understanding DNS is fundamental for developers and anyone working with web infrastructure.
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A clear, beginner-friendly explainer that demystifies a core internet protocol, though it covers well-trodden ground for experienced developers.
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