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vamosrope14
14,932 PointsCan someone please explain the difference between these two examples that Dave mentioned?
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4 Answers
Steven Parker
231,275 PointsThe difference is where the request comes from. When you perform AJAX, the code is running in the browser. The same-origin policy applies to requests coming from a browser.
But if a server sends a request to another server, that restriction does not apply. That's what the video talks about.
vamosrope14
14,932 Points.
Steven Parker
231,275 PointsAlmost. The JS code is stored on the server. Otherwise, you've got it.
vamosrope14
14,932 Points.
vamosrope14
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Steven Parker
231,275 PointsThe JS code is only stored on the server, it doesn't run there.
It gets downloaded by the browser and then the browser runs it.