Think of the internet as a giant web of connections, where information can flow freely between different devices. A distributed network is a type of network where the data and applications aren't stored in one central location. Instead, they're spread out across multiple sources, like different computers or servers.
Here are some benefits of distributed networks:
Scalability: They can easily grow and adapt to accommodate more users and data.
Resilience: If one part of the network goes down, the rest of the network can still function.
Flexibility: They can be used for a wide variety of applications.
Distributed networks are becoming increasingly common as more and more of our lives move online. For example, many cloud storage services and content delivery networks use distributed network architectures.
