Dan Luu 3/7/2015

What happens when you load a URL?

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This article delves into the intricate technical processes behind a simple web request. The author uses the question 'What happens when you load a URL?' as a starting point to explore a vast chain of related technologies, including keyboard input mechanisms, USB protocols, operating system notifications, DNS resolution, network card functionality, and the physics of data transmission over cables.

What happens when you load a URL?

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