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# [What Is a Web Server? A Beginner-Friendly Guide](https://megha-blogs.hashnode.dev/what-is-a-web-server-a-beginner-friendly-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn what a web server is, how it works, how it handles browser requests, and why web servers are important for websites and web applications.

Sep 14 · 4 min read · megha-blogs.hashnode.dev  
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