Think together · Start with a story
A robot receives HTML, styles, and images from a server. The girl sees a neatly arranged page. What did that step?
Break down the process
- Get resourcesHTML and other data
- Read the structureFind headings and paragraphs
- Apply stylesArrange and color the page
- Draw the pageDisplay it and respond to actions
A browser is an application for accessing and displaying web pages.
It understands page structure and styles, downloads needed resources, runs permitted scripts, and draws the result on screen. When you click a button, it may also send a new request.
A browser is a tool for reading and interacting with web pages, not just a search box.
Your turn to try
If you switch browsers, does the internet itself become a different one?
Ready? Open to see the explanation
No. The network and services you visit can be the same; different browsers are different client tools.
One idea to remember
A browser is an application for accessing and displaying web pages.
Try covering the picture above and explaining each step to your family. If one step is hard to explain, revisit that card.