CODEWITHSUNDEEP
url
user1350948
user1350948

Reputation: 61

What is the Meaning of '//' in a URL address

I came across an URL (http://www.someurl.com//books/category:10000/) where I encountered '//' as a part of the URL.

What is the meaning of '//' in a URL. Also please provide some use cases where such an entry is made. And if possible please do provide some resources where I can read more about URL structures.

Upvotes: 1

Views: 118

Answers (1)

Wug
Wug

Reputation: 13196

Multiple consecutive slashes are commonly ignored, though some web servers may treat them specially. It's probably implementation specific. If it is part of the standard, it's loosely followed.

This question: What is the Meaning of '//' in a URL address

This question with a few extra slashes: https://stackoverflow.com//////questions//////12928527///what-is-the-meaning-of-in-a-url-address/12928627#12928627

Here's a question about the significance of extra slashes on the Webmasters stack exchange site.

Upvotes: 2

Related Questions