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# [Understanding the anatomy of a URL: A breakdown of the components and their significance](https://cesscode.hashnode.dev/understanding-the-anatomy-of-a-url-a-breakdown-of-the-components-and-their-significance?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

This post was originally published on Hackmamba. Most of us are familiar with Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) - the simple and effective way to access our favorite websites. But how much do we know about URLs and how they function? The infrastructur...

Sep 29, 2023 · 14 min read · cesscode.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Cess](https://hashnode.com/@Cesscode)

@Cesscode · Lagos, Nigeria

  
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Technical writer | self-taught👩🏻‍💻 | Frontend Developer

Hi, I'm Cess 👋🏾, I am a Frontend Web Developer and Technical writer. I am passionate about creating user-friendly and accessible web applications. I am a fan of clean and responsive design. I enjoy playing video games, watching football, and reading when I'm not coding or writing.

## Responses 3

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[Segun Ajibola](https://hashnode.com/@segunajibola)

[Dec 20, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-the-anatomy-of-a-url-a-breakdown-of-the-components-and-their-significance/65172dc181f4c576f7721a1d/comment/658304c7dce0028533eef4b7)

Awesome

[ian hardy](https://hashnode.com/@hardyian)

[Sep 30, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-the-anatomy-of-a-url-a-breakdown-of-the-components-and-their-significance/65172dc181f4c576f7721a1d/comment/6517ea45244559755e6439fc)

Good read.

[Cess](https://hashnode.com/@Cesscode)

[Oct 2, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-the-anatomy-of-a-url-a-breakdown-of-the-components-and-their-significance/65172dc181f4c576f7721a1d/comment/6517ea45244559755e6439fc#reply-651a22486b3bc78129070f43)

Thanks for reading, share with your developer friends

[Cess](https://hashnode.com/@Cesscode)

[Oct 2, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-the-anatomy-of-a-url-a-breakdown-of-the-components-and-their-significance/65172dc181f4c576f7721a1d/comment/6517ea45244559755e6439fc#reply-651a22502638ec86a7630b91)

Thanks for reading, share with your developer friends

[Vincent Kimani](https://hashnode.com/@VinceKimani)

[Sep 30, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-the-anatomy-of-a-url-a-breakdown-of-the-components-and-their-significance/65172dc181f4c576f7721a1d/comment/6517d783244559755e643638)

This is a great read.

[Cess](https://hashnode.com/@Cesscode)

[Oct 2, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-the-anatomy-of-a-url-a-breakdown-of-the-components-and-their-significance/65172dc181f4c576f7721a1d/comment/6517d783244559755e643638#reply-651a22296b3bc78129070f3e)

Thanks for reading, share with your developer friends