Phase 1: How the Internet Works (IP, DNS, Routing)
Understand how the internet works at a technical level — IP addresses, IPv4 vs IPv6, packet routing, DNS resolution, ISPs, and what happens when you type a URL in your browser.
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Understand how the internet works at a technical level — IP addresses, IPv4 vs IPv6, packet routing, DNS resolution, ISPs, and what happens when you type a URL in your browser.
Master networking concepts every web developer needs — from how the internet works to DNS, TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP/2, WebSockets, proxies, and cloud networking. A structured 12-post learning roadmap.
Master load balancing fundamentals: algorithms (Round Robin, Least Connections, IP Hash), Layer 4 vs Layer 7, health checks, session persistence, SSL termination, and implementation with Nginx, HAProxy, and cloud providers.
Master the HTTP protocol from basics to advanced concepts. Learn HTTP methods, status codes, headers, cookies, HTTPS, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, caching, CORS, and debugging with practical examples.
Master the fundamentals of client-server architecture. Learn how web applications communicate, request-response cycles, architecture patterns, and modern variations like microservices and serverless.