Why should I write 'target'?

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Answer 1

The target attribute specifies where to open the linked document.
https://www.w3schools.com/TAgs/att_a_target.asp

Answer 2

It specifies where should link open.
For Example:
target="_blank" ; Open in new tab
target="_self" ; Open in same tab or frame
target="_parent" ; Open in parent frame

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