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HTTP Cookies Explained With a Simple Diagram

HTTP cookies are a core mechanism for maintaining state in the stateless HTTP protocol, enabling session management and personalized user experiences. They work by storing small pieces of data in a user's browser, which are then sent back to the server with subsequent requests.

HTTP CookiesStateful SessionsSet-Cookie HeaderCookie HeaderSecure AttributeHttpOnly AttributeSameSite AttributeCross-Site Scripting (XSS)Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)Session Management

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