There is a great series on how the internet works that explains it better than we could. So have a look at it here.
The internet is a global network that connects millions of computers and devices around the world, allowing them to share information.
When you visit a website, your computer sends a request through your internet connection to another computer called a server, where that website’s data is stored. The server then sends the information back to your device, like text, images, or videos, which your browser displays on the screen.
This exchange happens using a set of rules called protocols (like HTTP and TCP/IP), which ensure that data travels safely and reaches the right place.
In simple terms, the internet works like a massive postal system, your device sends a letter (request), and the server replies with a package (the website).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_LPdttKXPc
A browser is a software application that allows you to access and view websites on the internet.
Examples include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Brave.
When you type a web address (URL) or search for something, the browser sends a request to the website’s server through the internet. The server then sends back the website’s files, such as text, images, and code.
The browser then interprets this code (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) and displays it in a way you can read and interact with, turning lines of code into buttons, text, videos, and layouts you see on your screen.
In short, the browser acts as your window to the web, it connects you to websites, retrieves data, and shows it in a user-friendly way.