What is Server?
A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users
Why It Matters
Servers are what make your application available 24/7 to users around the world
Real-World Example
When someone visits your website, a server receives the request and sends back the web page
Related Terms
Serverless
A way to run code without managing your own servers, where the cloud provider handles everything
Hosting
A service that stores your website or application and serves it to users when they visit
Backend
The behind-the-scenes part of an application that handles data, logic, and communication with databases
Edge Functions
Code that runs on servers close to your users around the world, rather than in one central location
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Related Terms
Backend
The behind-the-scenes part of an application that handles data, logic, and communication with databases
Hosting
A service that stores your website or application and serves it to users when they visit
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
Domain
The human-readable web address people type to visit your website, like '13labs.com.au'
DNS
The internet's phone book that translates domain names into the server addresses computers understand