Web Fundamentals
Hosting
The service that keeps your website's files and code running on a server, reachable 24/7.
Reviewed by the RadarTrek editorial team · June 2026
Hosting is the computer (or service) that stores your website's files and runs your code so it's available whenever someone visits your domain. Modern hosting platforms like Vercel or Netlify handle deployment automatically — push code, and the live site updates within seconds.
Why it matters
- —Without hosting, your code only exists on your own machine — nobody else can reach it.
- —Choosing the right hosting affects speed, reliability, and cost as your site grows.
- —Modern git-based hosting (Vercel, Netlify) ties deployment directly to your GitHub pushes.
Where to learn this
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Hosting Explained
How the Web Works course
This is the exact lesson that covers this term in depth — with examples, diagrams, and a hands-on exercise.