URI Types

URIs are categorized into two main types: URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) and URNs (Uniform Resource Names).

URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

• A URL is a type of URI that specifies the location of a resource on the internet or a network.
• It typically consists of several components, including the scheme (e.g., "http" or "https"), the host (domain name or IP address), and the path to the resource.
• Example: https://www.example.com/path/to/resource

URN (Uniform Resource Name)

• A URN is a type of URI used to identify a resource by name in a particular namespace uniquely.
• Unlike URLs, URNs are meant to identify resources even if their location changes persistently.
• Example: urn:isbn:0451450523