WHATWG URL API: Safely Parse URLs, Not Strings
Treat URLs as structured objects, not messy strings. The WHATWG URL API parses a URL into components like protocol and path, just like JSON.parse. Use it for incoming requests or outgoing API calls. The footgun is using the legacy `url.parse()`.
Stop parsing URLs with string splits or regex. The WHATWG URL API provides a standardized, browser-compatible way to treat a URL as a structured object, not a simple string. It's like using `JSON.parse` to read a JSON payload. It's essential for handling request URLs, making API calls, or validating links. The `URLSearchParams` class makes query string manipulation trivial. The biggest mistake is using the legacy `url.parse()` method, which is less robust.
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