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The journey begins when a user types a URL, say google.com, into their web browser’s address bar. At this point, the browser begins to parse the URL to determine its nature—whether it's a web address, a search query, or a local file. For web addresses, the browser identifies the protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) and prepares to resolve the domain name into an IP address, marking the first step in a multi-layered process that underpins web browsing.