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What is WWW and web browsers

The World Wide Web (WWW) is a system of interconnected documents accessed via the internet, utilizing protocols like HTTP and HTTPS. Key components include web pages, web browsers, URLs, web servers, and hyperlinks. Web browsers are applications that allow users to view and interact with web content, featuring navigation tools, tabs, bookmarks, privacy options, and support for extensions.

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What is WWW and web browsers

The World Wide Web (WWW) is a system of interconnected documents accessed via the internet, utilizing protocols like HTTP and HTTPS. Key components include web pages, web browsers, URLs, web servers, and hyperlinks. Web browsers are applications that allow users to view and interact with web content, featuring navigation tools, tabs, bookmarks, privacy options, and support for extensions.

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What is WWW?

Elist components of WWW

• The World Wide Web (WWW) is a vast system of interconnected documents and resources, linked
by hyperlinks and accessed via the internet.
• It allows users to navigate between web pages using a web browser and is built on standard
protocols such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and HTTPS (HTTP Secure).

Key components of the WWW include:

1. Web Pages: Documents formatted in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) that can include text, images,
videos, and other multimedia content.

2. Web Browsers: Software applications like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari that enable users to view and
interact with web pages.

3. URLs: Uniform Resource Locators are the addresses used to access specific web pages.

4. Web Servers: Computers that store and serve web pages to users' browsers upon request.

5. Hyperlinks: Clickable links that connect web pages, allowing users to navigate from one page to another.

The WWW was invented by Tim BernersLee in 1989 and has transformed how information is shared and
accessed globally, making it an essential part of modern communication, commerce, and entertainment.
What is Web Browsing Software’s? enlist features of Web Browsers.

• Web browsing software, commonly known as web browsers, are applications that allow users to
access, retrieve, and view content on the World Wide Web.
• They interpret HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web technologies to present web pages to users in
a graphical user interface.
• Browsers can also facilitate interaction with web applications and other online services.

Key Features of Web Browsers:

1. Navigation: Provides tools for moving between pages, such as back and forward buttons, refresh, and
home buttons.

2. Tabs: Supports opening multiple web pages in separate tabs within a single window.

3. Bookmarks: Allows users to save and organize favorite web pages for easy access.

4. Privacy and Security: Includes features like incognito mode or private browsing, and tools to manage
cookies and site permissions.

5. Extensions/Addons: Supports plugins or extensions that enhance functionality (e.g., ad blockers,


productivity tools).

6. Search Functionality: Allows users to search the web, often integrating directly with search engines.

Examples of Popular Web Browsers:

1. Google Chrome:

Developed by Google, it is one of the most popular web browsers. Known for its speed, extensive library
of extensions, and integration with Google services.

2. Mozilla Firefox:

An opensource browser known for its emphasis on user privacy and customization. It offers a wide range
of extensions and strong security features.

3. Microsoft Edge:

The successor to Internet Explorer, it has been rebuilt on the Chromium engine. Edge offers features like
reading mode, builtin PDF editing, and deep integration with Windows.
4. Apple Safari:

The default browser for macOS and iOS devices. It is optimized for Apple hardware, focusing on speed
and energy efficiency, while also providing privacy features.

5. Opera:

Notable for its builtin VPN and ad blocker, Opera also includes various features like a battery saver and
a customizable interface.

6. Brave:

A privacyfocused browser that blocks ads and trackers by default. Users can earn cryptocurrency rewards
for viewing privacyrespecting ads.

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