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description: "Discussion on \"How DNS Resolution Works\". 1. What is DNS and why name resolution exists\nComputers communicate using IP addresses (like 142.250.190.46).But as humans we cannot remember strings of numbers, rather it is easier to remember names.DNS exists to bridge this gap. It is a hierarchica..."
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# [How DNS Resolution Works](https://rohit-k.hashnode.dev/how-dns-resolution-works?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

1\. What is DNS and why name resolution exists Computers communicate using IP addresses (like 142.250.190.46).But as humans we cannot remember strings of numbers, rather it is easier to remember names.DNS exists to bridge this gap. It is a hierarchica...

Jan 31 · 3 min read · rohit-k.hashnode.dev  
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