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What does "IP address" mean in programming?
IP address is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A numerical label assigned to each device on a network. IPv4 addresses look like 192.168.1.1; IPv6 addresses are longer. IP addresses identify where to send data on a network.
Example
"Whitelist the server's IP address in the firewall rules."
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