FrontendHaltNetworking·Intermediate·Conceptual·1 min read
What is the difference between private and public?
Short interview answer
private prevents storage by shared caches while still allowing a browser cache; public explicitly permits shared caching where other rules allow it. Authorization and Set-Cookie interactions require deliberate policies rather than assumptions.
Key takeaway
Explain the underlying mental model clearly, then support it with a concrete example and its trade-offs.