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Before [**CIDR**](https://github.com/bwbearr/Field-Notes/blob/d4d4be5c40602d487cd7197004c5987885eb5fe7/Networking/5.%20Network%20Addressing%20%26%20Identity/5.1%20-%20IP%20Addressing/5.1.7%20-%20CIDR%20(Classless%20Addressing).md) and modern [subnetting](https://github.com/bwbearr/Field-Notes/blob/d4d4be5c40602d487cd7197004c5987885eb5fe7/Networking/5.%20Network%20Addressing%20%26%20Identity/5.1%20-%20IP%20Addressing/5.1.9%20-%20Subnetting.md) came into play, IP addresses were divided into **5 classes** (A to E) — based on how big or small a network was. This was called the **Classful Addressing system**.
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Before [**CIDR**](https://github.com/orze4r/Networking-Journey/blob/main/5.%20Network%20Addressing%20%26%20Identity/5.1%20-%20IP%20Addressing/5.1.7%20-%20CIDR%20(Classless%20Addressing).md) and modern [subnetting](https://github.com/orze4r/Networking-Journey/blob/main/5.%20Network%20Addressing%20%26%20Identity/5.1%20-%20IP%20Addressing/5.1.9%20-%20Subnetting.md) came into play, IP addresses were divided into **5 classes** (A to E) — based on how big or small a network was. This was called the **Classful Addressing system**.
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Today, this system is **outdated**, but it’s still asked in interviews and foundational exams.
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Because we now use:
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- [**CIDR**](https://github.com/bwbearr/Field-Notes/blob/d4d4be5c40602d487cd7197004c5987885eb5fe7/Networking/5.%20Network%20Addressing%20%26%20Identity/5.1%20-%20IP%20Addressing/5.1.7%20-%20CIDR%20(Classless%20Addressing).md) → Classless Inter-Domain Routing
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- **CIDR** → Classless Inter-Domain Routing
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- **VLSM** → Variable Length Subnet Masking
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These allow more flexible and efficient IP usage.
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