"Practice Sinatra Basics" was retired on June 1, 2025.
- Digital Literacy
- Coding for Kids
- Novice
About this Course
In order to surf the world wide web, you need an application called a web browser. You're probably familiar with this, you might even be learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to program for the web, but have you ever looked into how it works?
In this course, we'll dissect each aspect of how the web works. You'll learn about URLs, domain names, IP addresses, the domain name system, and the HTTP protocol, to be fully prepared for web development or just a more knowledgeable web user.
What you'll learn
- How the Web Works
- URLs
- Domain Names
- IP addresses
- The Domain Name System
- HTTP and HTTPS
Teacher
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Joy Kesten
Joy is a middle and elementary school teacher. She's taught in LA and San Francisco. When she's not coding or teaching, you can usually find her surfing, hiking, or sailing around the Bay Area. Find her on Twitter @joykesten.