CatDNS

A DNS server that resolves names to cats.

catsDNS servercreative coding

Screenshot used in the talk for CatDNS — Screenshot used in the original talk.

Monica Dinculescu’s CatDNS explores DNS server implementation by resolving names to cats. The project makes protocol behaviour visible through a deliberately memorable result.

It is useful as both a creative coding project and a gentle introduction to writing a DNS server.

Primary source: https://speakerdeck.com/notwaldorf/cat-dns-a-dns-server-that-resolves-everything-to-cats-1