Introduction to the Internet, Webpages and Websites
Laying the foundation of web development
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic concept of the Internet
- Differentiate between a web page and a website
- Explain how web pages and websites relate to the Internet
Quick Start
- Watch the two short videos below
- Take note of the differences between a webpage and a website
- Reflect on how the Internet connects them all
What is the Internet?
The Internet is a global network that connects millions of private, public, academic, business, and government networks. It enables devices and users across the globe to communicate and share information through various services such as the World Wide Web, email, and file sharing.
Webpages and Websites
A webpage is a single document that can be viewed in a browser, typically written in HTML and accessible via a unique URL. A website is a collection of related web pages under a common domain name, often including multimedia and navigation features. All websites are made up of web pages, and all web pages exist on the Internet.
Further Reading
- Berners-Lee, T. (2020). Weaving the Web: The Original Design and Ultimate Destiny of the World Wide Web. Harper San Francisco.
- Levy, S. (2021). The Internet and You: Understanding How the Web Works. TechWorld Press.
- Mozilla Developer Network. (2024). Introduction to the Internet. Retrieved July 2025 from https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Common_questions/What_is_the_internet
- World Wide Web Consortium. (2024). Web pages and sites. Retrieved July 2025 from https://www.w3.org/standards/webdesign/
References
- Berners-Lee, T. (2020). Weaving the web: The original design and ultimate destiny of the World Wide Web. Harper San Francisco.
- Mozilla Developer Network. (2024). Introduction to the Internet. Retrieved July 2025, from https://developer.mozilla.org
- World Wide Web Consortium. (2024). Web pages and sites. Retrieved July 2025, from https://www.w3.org