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Introduction to Web Architecture

Explore fundamental concepts of web architecture, including key components like clients, servers, and databases. Understand common architecture patterns such as monolithic, microservices, and serverless. Learn to evaluate performance, scalability, maintainability, security, and cost considerations when designing web systems.

Overview

Web architecture refers to the design and structure of a website, including how the various components of the website work together to deliver content to users. Well-designed web architecture can improve the performance, scalability, and maintainability of a website.

Components of web architecture

Several key components make up the architecture of a website:

  • Client: This is the device or software that a user interacts with to access a website, such as a web browser, mobile app, or desktop application.

  • Server: This is the computer or group of computers that host the website and serve the ...