What is the difference between a URL and a URI?
A URL is a type of URI that also tells you how to locate a resource. In practice, people often use URL for web links.
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A domain name is the readable name for a site, like example.com, that DNS can translate into an IP address.
The path identifies the route or resource. The query string adds optional parameters like filters or pagination.
The fragment comes after `#` and points to a section of the page or client-side state without causing a new server request.
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