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Alejandro Carvajal
9,100 PointsWhat is a web server
Ok, so lately I have been really dedicated to programming. Started the JavaScript basics course even though I had a somewhat solid understanding of it, but instead of clearing up lots of doubts; it brought even more obstructions to my grip on the subject. I'm intrigued and want to take a step forward into more learning. However, I do notice there are small gaps in my understanding of the whole programming picture. A lot of the key developing knowledge and comprehension is still much too hazy. I am available to create what in my opinion is an intermediate leveled website. But then again things like, "Web Servers" "Hosting" "Databases" "APIs" "run-time environment" "Cross-Platform" "Framework" "Server Side Development" etc.. Are some of the obstructions in my every day developing learning. I have found what my true passion is when it comes to being creative and laying it all down, I'm also willing to work hard in order to learn more and expand my perception in programming, but I feel like I'm stuck and need some type of help.
Any helpful guidance or tools/ videos?
Thank you for your help in advance, Alejandro Carvajal
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Balazs Peak
46,160 PointsWeb server can mean two things primarily:
-the web server software, which has the noble purpose of listening to HTTP requests all the time.
-the web server machine, which runs the software.
All of these terms will become more and more clear over time. There is no way around this, you have to build up your knowledge slowly but surely. If you keep at it, you can become a world class expert in 5-10 years. Most people don't though, most people just find a job after a couple of years and after that they only learn what is absolutely necessary to keep their job.