When a URL’s protocol is omitted, the browser uses the underlying document’s protocol instead. It looks strange at first, but this “protocol-less” URL is the best way to reference third party content that’s available via both HTTP and HTTPS….
"Omit The Protocol" And 7 Other Tips To Write Better Web Code
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