# Reading Response ( Set 1)

## Reading Response 1 out of 2

### Jan 19 Fri - How the web works

1. [Reading Responses (Set 1)] How does the web work? It’s a topic that most not tech-savvy people like me weren’t too familiar with before researching the extent of it. Does it go beyond just the client-to-server interaction? Are there issues that arise within the communication between the client and server. Essentially, what happens when searching for a website is that we start off by putting the browser into the DNS, which reveals the IP address in a serial number, followed by an HTTP address that is sent to the server requesting a copy of the website to be sent to the web user’s device using communication protocols (TCP/IP). After those steps are completed, the server should receive a notification that says “200k,” which gives us a go-to to visit the web page using data packets that build up to a website available for us to view!(Contributers, 2023) Between the internal communication, though, how we do know that it’s secure? We do this through authentication. While a certificate is supposed to be protective, its signature can be deceiving unless signed by a CA. To have proper authentication, public key infrastructure should be instilled to control over and rescind falsely signed certificates in order to make sure the certificate is signed by the right individual. For example, a person who’s trying to perform a hack on your computer will not be able to override authentication as easily due to public key infrastructure enforcement. Now, of course, there are still some professional hackers who can breach some systems; however, authenticators can easily protect the website from amateur hackers.

## Reading Response Set 2 of 2 - Jan 26th

How many concepts of learning are there? Is there really a right way to learn? How effective are these methods? To start, learning is a tool that requires memory, throughout all stages of our lives, we need to consistently remember and learn, and lastly, learning is something that needs to be acquired rather instantly. Usually, the set of tactics are counterintuitive. Examples seen in Chapter 1, such as rereading old texts or cramming, are seen as unorthodox ways to learn since they are seen to help you understand material/ or lessons temporarily rather than benefiting you in the long run. However, an ideal way to learn would be through retrieval practice since it prevents forgetfulness, or studying in gaps, and solving problems before being given the answer since errors can be made in the process. Then, there are types of learners such as visual and auditory, but because they aren’t backed up by empirical research, they can’t be proven to be seen as effective. Regardless, to learn something new requires some basic level of knowledge. In the end, it all comes down to work-effective learning that can change the brain and capabilities. Self-discipline, grit, and persistence aid in becoming a pro at learning, along with the methods of retrieval learning, periodic/space learning, and interleaving. While perhaps I find auditory and visual learning personally effective, I’ve come to realize during this semester that periodic/spacing learning is the best way to learn and complete tasks effectively. In conclusion, these are the main life lessons I have gathered from reading Chapter 1 and the takeaways from it.

## Citations
Brody , H. (2013) HOW HTTPS secures connections: What every web dev should know, How HTTPS Secures Connections: What Every Web Dev Should Know. Available at: https://blog.hartleybrody.com/https-certificates/ (Accessed: 19 January 2024).

Contributers, M. (2023) How the web works - learn web development: MDN, MDN Web Docs. Available at: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Getting_started_with_the_web/How_the_Web_works (Accessed: 19 January 2024).

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