Evästepolku

Evästepolku, often translated as "cookie path," is a parameter used in HTTP cookies. It specifies the directory or directories on the server where the cookie is accessible. When a client sends a request to a server, it includes cookies that are valid for the current path and its subdirectories. The `path` attribute allows developers to control the scope of a cookie, determining which pages or resources on a website can access it.

For example, if a cookie is set with a path of "/", it will be sent to all pages of the website. If the path is set to "/admin", the cookie will only be sent to pages within the "/admin" directory and its subdirectories. This is crucial for security and organization, preventing sensitive cookies from being exposed to unintended parts of a website. If no path is specified, the cookie's path defaults to the path of the URL that set it. Understanding and correctly configuring the evästepolku is essential for managing cookie behavior and ensuring proper application functionality.