Understanding HTTP Cookies
HTTP cookies are key-value pairs sent by the server to the client via HTTP headers. The client stores these cookies and sends them back to the server with subsequent requests. Cookies are set and read using the Set-Cookie
and Cookie
headers, respectively.
How to Access HTTP Cookie in Node.js ?
Cookies are small pieces of data sent by a server and stored on the client side, typically in the user’s browser. They are often used to maintain stateful information such as user sessions, preferences, or tracking data. In Node.js, accessing and managing cookies is a common requirement for building web applications. This article will guide you through the process of accessing HTTP cookies in Node.js using popular modules like cookie-parser
and native methods.