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# [How DNS Works](https://hopedavids.hashnode.dev/how-dns-works?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What happens when you type https://www.google.com in your browser and press Enter? Before diving deeper into how DNS works, let's first look at what is DNS. What is DNS? DNS stands for Domain Name System. It is a hierarchical decentralized naming s...

May 10, 2023 · 4 min read · hopedavids.hashnode.dev  
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