URL Parser

A URL Parser is a tool or software component designed to break down and analyze Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) into their constituent parts. URLs are used to specify addresses for resources on the internet, such as web pages, images, files, and more. Parsing a URL involves splitting it into its various components, such as the protocol, domain name, path, query parameters, and fragment identifier.

A URL Parser typically extracts the following components from a URL:

1. Protocol: The protocol or scheme used to access the resource, such as HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, etc.
2. Domain: The domain name or IP address of the server hosting the resource.
3. Port: The port number used for communication (if specified).
4. Path: The specific path or location of the resource on the server.
5. Query Parameters: Any parameters included in the URL's query string, typically used for passing data to the server.
6. Fragment Identifier: An optional fragment identifier used to specify a specific section within the resource (e.g., a section within an HTML document).

URL Parsers can be implemented in various programming languages and are commonly used in web development, networking, and data processing applications. They help developers extract and manipulate URL components programmatically, enabling tasks such as URL validation, URL rewriting, parsing search engine query strings, and more. Additionally, many web browsers and web development tools include built-in URL parsing functionality for analyzing and manipulating URLs.