URIs (Uniform Resource Identifiers)

A URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) is a string of characters used to identify a resource—such as a webpage, file, or document—on the internet or a network. It functions like an address, telling your browser where to find the resource. For example, “https://www.example.com” is a URI that points to a specific website. URIs can be further classified into URLs (Uniform Resource Locators), which specify how to access resources, and URNs (Uniform Resource Names), which identify resources by name. Overall, URIs provide a standardized way to locate and identify digital resources across different systems.