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# [DNS Record Types Explained](https://amir-khan.hashnode.dev/dns-record-types-explained?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What DNS is (explained in very simple terms) Have you ever wondered: “How does a browser know where a website lives?” That’s where DNS comes in. DNS (Domain Name System) is like the phonebook of the internet. When you type a website name like example...

Feb 14 · 4 min read · amir-khan.hashnode.dev  
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Hi My Name is Muhammad Amir I am a software Engineer my experty is on the Full stack development and DSA and devops.

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