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# [Web servers](https://innovativestars.hashnode.dev/web-servers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What is a web server? In this article, we explain what web servers are, how web servers work, and why they are important.The term web server can refer to hardware or software, or both of them working together. On the hardware side, a web server is a ...

Aug 31, 2025 · 8 min read · innovativestars.hashnode.dev  
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