The internet has been established as the primary access point for information in our lives. We are increasingly exclusively reliant on web-based information and services. However, the way we access information on the internet is still evolving rapidly.

If you're starting out in web development or are a bit rusty about the general scaffolding and technologies required to make the web possible, this high level overview could help you avoid time-consuming setbacks. Knowing how the web works enables developers to make informed architectural decisions, pinpoint bottlenecks and errors, and build solutions that are optimised for the medium they're intended for. My intention is to provide enough clarity on ...