A web browser is a software application that is used to access and view websites on the internet. It is also sometimes referred to as a 'browser' or 'web client'. Some popular examples of web browsers are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
The main functions of a web browser are:
Retrieving web pages: The web browser retrieves the requested web page from a web server and displays it on the user's device.
Rendering web pages: The web browser renders the web page by interpreting the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code.
Navigating between web pages: The user can navigate between web pages by clicking on hyperlinks, using back and forward buttons, and entering URLs.
Bookmarking web pages: The user can save web pages as bookmarks for quick access later.
Managing cookies: The web browser manages cookies, which are small text files that are stored on the user's device to remember information about the user's browsing habits.
Managing browser extensions and plugins: The user can install browser extensions and plugins to add extra functionality to the web browser, such as ad blockers, password managers, and social media integrations.
