Back to Basics - HTTP Cookies

Explore the fundamentals of HTTP cookies in this 50-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Delve into the origins, behavior, and impact of cookies on web applications and user privacy. Learn about common misconceptions, security implications, and the relationship between cookies and server-side sessions. Discover recent developments in cookie technology, including SameSite attributes and cookie prefixes, and understand how modern Web APIs like fetch() utilize cookies. Gain valuable insights into web security, user tracking, and privacy considerations through examples and live demonstrations.