Working with Cookies in Spring MVC using @CookieValue Annotation
Introduction
Cookies are a fundamental aspect of the web, enabling user-specific customization and tracking. In the world of Spring MVC, the @CookieValue annotation provides a straightforward method to extract cookie values within your controller methods. In this article, we'll delve into the power of this annotation, showcasing its capabilities and offering insights for effective cookie handling.
Introduction to Cookies in Web Development
Web cookies, often just referred to as ‘cookies,’ have long been an intrinsic part of the vast digital web ecosystem. They’ve played a crucial role in shaping the online experience that we are familiar with today. But to truly appreciate their significance, let’s first understand what they are and their journey in the realm of web development.
What Are Cookies?
At the most basic level, cookies are small packets of data sent from a website and stored in a user’s web browser while the user is browsing that website. Every time the user loads the website, the browser sends the cookie back to the server to notify the website of the user’s previous activity.
