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JavaScript JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects Tracking Data Using Objects JavaScript Object Notation

Nicholas Wallen
Nicholas Wallen
12,278 Points
Posted by Nicholas Wallen
Nicholas Wallen
12,278 Points

What exactly is a web server?

I am constantly hearing server and web server, etc etc.

Whats the difference between the two?

Explain like I am five.

1 Answer

Keifer Joedicker
Keifer Joedicker
5,869 Points
Keifer Joedicker
Keifer Joedicker
5,869 Points

People use the terms interchangeably. In short a web server handles HTTP requests that a browser sends. The browser goes " Hey I need the code for this particular page" and the server sends it. That's just one example though.

I recommend the HTTP course for a better understanding.

https://teamtreehouse.com/library/http-basics