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From Cookies to IndexedDB: A Deep Dive into Local Data Persistence for Websites

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10 min readFeb 3, 2023

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SStoring data locally on a website is an essential aspect of web development that enables developers to provide users with a seamless and personalized experience. Whether it’s for faster page load times, to keep track of user preferences, or to keep track of user activities, locally persisted data is a crucial component of many web applications. With the advent of modern web technologies and APIs, there are now several ways to store data locally on a website. In this article, we will explore the different methods for local data persistence, including local storage, session storage, cookies, IndexedDB, WebSQL, and the File System API. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method and provide code examples to help you get started with implementing local data persistence in your own web applications. This article will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the various approaches to local data persistence and help you make informed decisions about which method to use in your projects.

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