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What does "cookie" mean in programming?
cookie 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 small piece of data that a server sends to the browser, which the browser stores and sends back with every subsequent request to the same domain. Cookies are used for sessions, authentication, and tracking.
Example
"Set the cookie with the HttpOnly and Secure flags to prevent XSS attacks."
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