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What is the proper generic term for what is sometimes called an "XHR" or "AJAX" request?

"AJAX" seems plainly inaccurate for the vast majority of these requests in 2023. However, like Kleenex it has certainly been genericized. In my browser's Network tab, they are categorized as ...
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What is the difference between a web server redirect and a hyperlink?

When dealing with web browsers, both a web server redirect and a hyperlink can have the same destination (on the same web site or on another web site). So, what is the difference between a web server ...
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Correct distinction between "extension", "theme", "addon", etc?

In my understanding—which I admit may be limited in this regard, hence why I'm asking here—although there is no strict or standardised set of definition(s) or distinction(s), a generally accepted ...
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