Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Web browsers work by translating code into the dynamic web pages that users interact with online
| Steps | Description |
| 1. User Input | Users enter a website’s address (URL) into the browser’s address bar or click on a link. |
| 2. Request and Response | The browser sends a request to the server for the contents of the specific web page. |
| 3. Deconstructing the Response | The response consists of files encoded in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. |
| HTML defines the structure, CSS adds style, and JavaScript provides dynamic functionality. | |
| 4. Rendering | Browser deciphers HTML, applies CSS, and executes JavaScript. |
| Assembles the final webpage presented to the user. | |
| 5. Managing Data | Browsers use cookies to store data like login status and preferences. |
| Cache stores frequently accessed files, speeding up page loading times. | |
| 6. Security | Browsers use encryption protocols (e.g., HTTPS) for secure data exchange. |
