What is DNS?
The internet's phone book that translates domain names into the server addresses computers understand
Why It Matters
DNS ensures users can find your website using your domain name instead of memorising numbers
Real-World Example
When you type 'google.com', DNS looks up and connects you to Google's actual server address
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Related Terms
Hosting
A service that stores your website or application and serves it to users when they visit
Domain
The human-readable web address people type to visit your website, like '13labs.com.au'
SSL/TLS
Security technology that encrypts data sent between your website and your users
Server
A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users
Serverless
A way to run code without managing your own servers, where the cloud provider handles everything
Edge Functions
Code that runs on servers close to your users around the world, rather than in one central location