KohdeURLn

KohdeURLn is a term used in web development and analytics to denote the destination URL to which a user or request is directed. It is commonly treated as a variable or placeholder in scripts, templates, and configuration files that build or follow redirects, tracking links, or campaign journeys. The concept focuses on identifying the target location of a navigation action or data flow.

Etymology and naming conventions often reflect Finnish roots and programming practice. The word combines kohde, meaning target in Finnish, with URL and the genitive suffix -n, indicating possession or association (the target URL). In technical writing, kohdeURLn may appear without hyphens or be adapted to the naming conventions of a given language or framework.

Applications and examples. In a redirect or tracking scenario, kohdeURLn is typically assigned a value representing the destination. For example: kohdeURLn = "https://example.com/landing"; or a script might redirect to kohdeURLn after validation. It is also used in templates where the destination URL is supplied dynamically as part of a user journey, campaign link, or affiliate tag.

Security and best practices. Because the destination URL influences navigation, it is essential to validate and sanitize kohdeURLn to prevent open redirects, disallowed domains, or URL manipulation. Use allowlists, proper URL normalization, and encoding, and treat user-supplied values with caution.

Related terms include lähdeURL (source URL) and kohdetyppi (destination type), which describe the origin and category of destinations within a navigation or tracking system.